Description

5α-Stigmastane-3β,5,6β-Triol 3-Benzoate is a high-purity, steroidal benzoate derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate or reference standard for the study of sterol metabolism and the development of novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry and drug discovery processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference compound or precursor in studies investigating sterol biosynthesis, metabolism, and related enzymatic pathways.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and method validation in analytical laboratories (HPLC, GC-MS).
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research projects.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a specialized starting material for the custom synthesis of other steroidal derivatives with potential biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Stigmastane-3β,5,6β-Triol 3-Benzoate
CAS No.	59297-18-6
Molecular Formula	C36H56O4
Molecular Weight	552.83 g/mol
Synonyms	3β-Benzoyloxy-5α-stigmastane-3β,5,6β-triol; 5α-Stigmastane-3β,5,6β-triol 3-benzoate; Stigmastane-3β,5,6β-triol 3-benzoate; (3β,5α,6β)-3-(Benzoyloxy)-stigmastane-5,6-diol; 5α-Cholestane-3β,5,6β-triol 3-benzoate derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5α-Stigmastane-3β,5,6β-Triol 3-Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC). We support custom synthesis and purification to meet specific project requirements, including research-grade and analytical standard-grade material.

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 under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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