Description

(20R)-20-Hydroxy-5α-Cholestane-3,6-Dione CAS NO 56362-85-7 is a high-purity, synthetic steroid derivative and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its defined stereochemistry and functional groups, which make it a versatile building block for pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of more complex steroid-based molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations related to cholesterol and steroid hormones.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for the preparation of complex molecular libraries and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the scale-up and optimization of synthetic routes for steroid derivatives under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(20R)-20-Hydroxy-5α-Cholestane-3,6-Dione
CAS No.	56362-85-7
Molecular Formula	C27H44O3
Molecular Weight	416.64 g/mol
Synonyms	20(R)-Hydroxycholest-4-en-3,6-dione; 20R-Hydroxy-5α-cholestane-3,6-dione; 5α-Cholestane-3,6-dione, 20-hydroxy-, (20R)-; (20R)-20-Hydroxycholest-4-ene-3,6-dione; 3,6-Diketo-5α-cholestan-20(R)-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (20R)-20-Hydroxy-5α-Cholestane-3,6-Dione is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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