Description

4α,14,22-Trimethyl-9,19-Cyclo-5α-Cholest-20-En-3β-Ol is a high-purity, structurally complex sterol derivative, also known as Cycloartenol. This compound matters as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical research and the synthesis of bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and studying sterol biosynthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex steroid-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in studies of sterol and triterpene biosynthesis, enzyme inhibition, and metabolic pathways.
• Nutraceutical Development: Serves as a precursor or analytical standard in the development of plant sterol-based supplements and functional food ingredients.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures with specific chiral centers.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for chemical education and fundamental research in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Quality Control & Analytics: Acts as a certified reference material (CRM) for HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR method development and validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4α,14,22-Trimethyl-9,19-Cyclo-5α-Cholest-20-En-3β-Ol
CAS No.	75222-75-2
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₅₀O
Molecular Weight	426.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Cycloartenol; 9β,19-Cyclo-5α-lanost-24-en-3β-ol; 9,19-Cyclolanost-24-en-3-ol, (3β)-; 4,4,14-Trimethyl-9,19-cyclocholest-24-en-3-ol; Cycloartenol (plant sterol); (3β)-9,19-Cyclolanost-24-en-3-ol; NSC 61377
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Quality Control

Our 4α,14,22-Trimethyl-9,19-Cyclo-5α-Cholest-20-En-3β-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is 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; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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