Description

5β-Androstane-3α,7α,12α,17β-Tetrol 7,12-Diacetate is a high-purity, synthetic steroid derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis of complex steroid-based therapeutics and for metabolic pathway studies. It is primarily required by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies focused on endocrinology, metabolic disorders, and the development of novel hormonal agents. Our supply is characterized by stringent quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for reliable experimental and manufacturing outcomes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of specialized steroid hormones and related active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in studies of steroid metabolism, enzyme activity (e.g., hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases), and receptor binding assays.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for qualitative and quantitative analysis via HPLC, LC-MS, or GC-MS in quality control laboratories.
• Metabolic Pathway Investigation: Employed in research to elucidate biosynthetic pathways of bile acids and other steroidal compounds in biological systems.
• Process Development & Scale-Up: Utilized in process chemistry for optimizing synthetic routes and scaling up production of target steroid molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5β-Androstane-3α,7α,12α,17β-Tetrol 7,12-Diacetate
CAS No.	64595-25-1
Molecular Formula	C23H36O6
Molecular Weight	408.53 g/mol
Synonyms	5β-Androstane-3α,7α,12α,17β-tetrol 7,12-diacetate; 3α,7α,12α,17β-Tetrahydroxy-5β-androstane 7,12-diacetate; 7α,12α-Diacetoxy-5β-androstane-3α,17β-diol; 5β-Androstane-3α,7α,12α,17β-tetrol diacetate; NSC 113986; 7,12-Diacetoxy-5β-androstane-3α,17β-diol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5β-Androstane-3α,7α,12α,17β-Tetrol 7,12-Diacetate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to support your regulatory and research requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot. Our standard specifications are designed to meet the needs of research and development, with the capability to tailor purity grades upon request.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.