Description

25-Acetoxy-3β,4β,5-Trihydroxy-5β-Ergostan-6-One is a high-purity steroidal derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. 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 sectors for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroidal drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or a starting material in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in discovery chemistry for creating new chemical entities (NCEs) and exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized for scaling up synthetic routes and optimizing yield and purity for commercial manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	25-Acetoxy-3β,4β,5-Trihydroxy-5β-Ergostan-6-One
CAS No.	59176-66-8
Molecular Formula	C30H48O6
Molecular Weight	504.71 g/mol
Synonyms	25-Acetoxy-3β,4β,5-trihydroxy-5β-ergostan-6-one; 5β-Ergostan-6-one, 25-(acetyloxy)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-, (3β,4β,5β,25R)-; (25R)-25-(Acetyloxy)-3β,4β,5β-trihydroxy-5β-ergostan-6-one; 3β,4β,5-Trihydroxy-25-acetoxy-5β-ergostan-6-one; Ergostane derivative 59176-66-8
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Quality Control

Our 25-Acetoxy-3β,4β,5-Trihydroxy-5β-Ergostan-6-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production 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 compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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