Description

14-Methyl-5α-Cholest-8-En-3β-Ol is a high-purity sterol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique methylated cholestane structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of novel bioactive compounds and reference standards. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and life science sectors requiring precise, high-quality building blocks for complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of steroidal drugs and hormone analogs.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for quality control and method validation in laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or model compound in studies of cholesterol metabolism, membrane biology, and lipid signaling pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialized organic molecules.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in the development of advanced liquid crystals or specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	14-Methyl-5α-Cholest-8-En-3β-Ol
CAS No.	6062-47-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₄₈O
Molecular Weight	400.68 g/mol
Synonyms	14-Methylcholest-8-en-3β-ol; 14-Methyl-5α-cholest-8-en-3β-ol; (3β)-14-Methylcholest-8-en-3-ol; 14-Methyl-δ⁸-cholesten-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxy-14-methylcholest-8-ene; 14-Methyl-5α-cholest-8-en-3β-ol (IUPAC); A potential sterol biosynthesis intermediate.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 14-Methyl-5α-Cholest-8-En-3β-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.