Description

14-Ethyl-5α-Cholest-8-Ene-3β,15α-Diol Bis(4-Bromobenzoate) is a high-purity, synthetic steroidal derivative, specifically a bromobenzoate ester, designed for advanced research and development applications. This compound is valued for its role as a critical chemical intermediate and reference standard in the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and the development of new therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research-scale synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and bioactive compounds.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a precursor or model compound for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) in drug discovery programs.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating steroid hormone pathways, receptor binding, and enzyme inhibition.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for research purposes.
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for universities and research institutions conducting studies in organic synthesis and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	14-Ethyl-5α-Cholest-8-Ene-3β,15α-Diol Bis(4-Bromobenzoate)
CAS No.	74432-02-3
Molecular Formula	C50H70Br2O4
Molecular Weight	894.91 g/mol
Synonyms	14-Ethyl-5α-cholest-8-ene-3β,15α-diol bis(4-bromobenzoate); 3β,15α-Dihydroxy-14-ethyl-5α-cholest-8-ene 3,15-bis(4-bromobenzoate); 14-Ethylcholest-8-ene-3β,15α-diol Di(4-bromobenzoate); NSC 338242; 14-Ethyl-5α-cholest-8-en-3β,15α-diol bis(4-bromobenzoate); 14-Ethyl-5alpha-cholest-8-ene-3beta,15alpha-diol bis(4-bromobenzoate)
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Quality Control

Our 14-Ethyl-5α-Cholest-8-Ene-3β,15α-Diol Bis(4-Bromobenzoate) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D work.

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 compound is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

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%
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.