Description

23-Demethylacanthasterol is a specialized sterol derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for the synthesis and study of complex marine natural products and their analogs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams focused on oncology, endocrinology, and novel therapeutic pathways. The high-purity material enables precise investigation into sterol biosynthesis and biological activity modulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: A key building block in the synthetic pathways for novel therapeutic agents, particularly in oncology and metabolic disorder research.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity calibrant in analytical methods such as HPLC and LC-MS for the quantification and identification of sterol compounds in complex matrices.
• Marine Natural Product Studies: Serves as a crucial standard in the research of bioactive compounds derived from marine organisms, aiding in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Enzyme Inhibition Assays: Employed in vitro to study the inhibition of specific enzymes involved in sterol biosynthesis pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supports fundamental research in chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology at universities and government laboratories.
• Pre-clinical Development: Utilized in the early-stage development of drug candidates targeting hormone receptors or cellular signaling pathways influenced by sterols.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	23-Demethylacanthasterol
CAS No.	75479-11-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	23-Noracanthasterol; Demethylacanthasterol; 23-Nor-5α-cholest-8(14)-en-3β-ol-15-one; Acanthasterol derivative; 3β-Hydroxy-23-nor-5α-cholest-8(14)-en-15-one; Marine sterol derivative; 23-Norcholest-8(14)-en-3-ol-15-one, (3β,5α)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 23-Demethylacanthasterol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at lower temperatures (e.g., -20°C) to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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