Description

3-Oxo-5α-Cholest-8(14)-Ene-7α,15α-Diyl=Diacetate is a high-purity steroidal intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical agents and bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for process development and the synthesis of complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized building block for creating complex molecular architectures in custom synthesis projects.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in discovery chemistry for developing new therapeutic candidates with modified steroidal frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxo-5α-Cholest-8(14)-Ene-7α,15α-Diyl=Diacetate
CAS No.	69140-11-0
Molecular Formula	C₃₁H₄₈O₅
Molecular Weight	500.72 g/mol
Synonyms	7α,15α-Diacetoxy-3-oxo-5α-cholest-8(14)-ene; 3-Oxo-5α-cholest-8(14)-ene-7α,15α-diyl diacetate; 5α-Cholest-8(14)-ene-3-one, 7α,15α-bis(acetyloxy)-; 7α,15α-Diacetoxy-5α-cholest-8(14)-en-3-one; Cholest-8(14)-ene-3-one, 7α,15α-diacetoxy-, (5α)-; 69140-11-0; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 3-Oxo-5α-Cholest-8(14)-Ene-7α,15α-Diyl=Diacetate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory 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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Solvent Residues (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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