Description

5α-Cholest-8(14)-Ene-3β,7β-Diol Diacetate is a high-purity sterol derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and reference standard for the development of novel therapeutic agents and metabolic studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in steroid chemistry and drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex steroid-based drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Reference Material: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for studies in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and sterol biochemistry.
• Process Development: Used in scaling up synthetic routes for the production of target steroidal compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Cholest-8(14)-Ene-3β,7β-Diol Diacetate
CAS No.	74420-84-1
Molecular Formula	C₃₁H₅₂O₄
Molecular Weight	488.75 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholest-8(14)-ene-3β,7β-diol 3,7-diacetate; 3β,7β-Diacetoxy-5α-cholest-8(14)-ene; 5α-Cholest-8(14)-ene-3β,7β-diol diacetate; 3β,7β-Dihydroxy-5α-cholest-8(14)-ene diacetate; 7β-Hydroxycholesterol diacetate derivative; Cholestadienediol diacetate
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Quality Control

Our 5α-Cholest-8(14)-Ene-3β,7β-Diol Diacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, DMSO)

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