Description

3-Cholesteryl-n-Octylcarbamate is a high-purity, functionalized sterol derivative designed for advanced research and material science applications. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines the rigid steroid backbone with a flexible alkylcarbamate chain, enabling precise modification of material properties. It serves as a critical intermediate and building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, liquid crystal, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel functional materials.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Research & Development: A key chiral dopant and intermediate for synthesizing advanced cholesteric and ferroelectric liquid crystal (LC) mixtures used in displays and optical devices.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a specialized building block in the synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and bioactive molecules targeting specific receptors.
• Polymer Science: Used to create functional monomers for specialty polymers, imparting self-assembly properties, chirality, or specific mechanical characteristics to the final material.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of organic gels, supramolecular assemblies, and nanostructured materials where molecular ordering is critical.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a reference standard and chromatographic reagent for the analysis and purification of sterol-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cholesteryl-n-Octylcarbamate
CAS No.	57228-66-7
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₆₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	541.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholesteryl N-Octylcarbamate; 3β-Cholest-5-en-3-yl N-Octylcarbamate; Cholesteryl Octylcarbamate; 3-Cholesteryl Octylcarbamate; Octylcarbamic Acid Cholesteryl Ester; 5-Cholesten-3β-yl N-Octylcarbamate; (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl Octylcarbamate; NSC 334365
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cholesteryl-n-Octylcarbamate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and related substances. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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