Description

(20R)-5α-Ergost-9(11)-Ene-3β,6α,20-Triol 3,6-Diacetate CAS NO 56362-38-0 is a high-purity, semi-synthetic steroidal derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for synthesizing novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and oncology. It is primarily sought by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers requiring a reliable supply of structurally complex, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel steroid-based drug candidates targeting hormone receptors.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies of sterol biosynthesis, enzyme inhibition, and metabolic pathways.
• Drug Discovery: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling the development of new molecules with potential anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, or hormonal activity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic syntheses to introduce specific steroidal frameworks with defined stereochemistry.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies in organic chemistry and steroid science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(20R)-5α-Ergost-9(11)-Ene-3β,6α,20-Triol 3,6-Diacetate
CAS No.	56362-38-0
Molecular Formula	C32H52O6
Molecular Weight	532.76 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Ergost-9(11)-ene-3β,6α,20-triol, 3,6-diacetate, (20R)-; (20R)-5α-Ergosta-9(11)-ene-3β,6α,20-triol 3,6-diacetate; 3β,6α-Diacetoxy-(20R)-5α-ergost-9(11)-en-20-ol; NSC 163045; A steroidal diacetate derivative of ergostane.
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Quality Control

Our (20R)-5α-Ergost-9(11)-Ene-3β,6α,20-Triol 3,6-Diacetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.