Description

3-Hydroxycholest-7-Ene-14-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity steroidal aldehyde derivative, a key advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a crucial building block in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical agents and bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for synthesizing complex steroid-based compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel steroid-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material in metabolic pathway studies and steroid hormone research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral building block for constructing complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Employed in university and research institute laboratories for methodological development and exploratory chemistry.
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized for scaling up synthetic routes and optimizing manufacturing processes for steroidal compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Hydroxycholest-7-Ene-14-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	64116-60-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₄₆O₂
Molecular Weight	414.67 g/mol
Synonyms	14-Formyl-3-hydroxycholest-7-ene; Cholest-7-ene-14-carboxaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxy-14-formylcholest-7-ene; 3-Hydroxycholest-7-en-14-al; 14-Carboxaldehyde-3-hydroxycholest-7-ene; 3-Hydroxy-14-aldehydrocholest-7-ene; (3β)-3-Hydroxycholest-7-en-14-al
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxycholest-7-Ene-14-Carbaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full batch traceability are available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and opened under inert atmosphere for optimal long-term 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	≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

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