Description

5α,8α-Epidioxy-5α-Cholesta-6,9(11)-Dien-3β-Ol is a specialized steroidal epidioxide compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring a reactive epidioxy bridge, makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate for the development of novel bioactive molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors seeking to explore new therapeutic pathways and complex natural product derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex steroidal drugs and potential therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies investigating sterol metabolism, oxidation pathways, and biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the preparation of other functionalized steroidal compounds with modified biological properties.
• Academic Research: Employed in organic chemistry laboratories for methodological development and the study of peroxy compound reactivity.
• Natural Product Analogue Development: Utilized to create synthetic analogues of naturally occurring steroidal epidioxides for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α,8α-Epidioxy-5α-Cholesta-6,9(11)-Dien-3β-Ol
CAS No.	78342-39-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₂O₃
Molecular Weight	414.62 g/mol
Synonyms	5α,8α-Epidioxy-5α-cholesta-6,9(11)-dien-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxy-5α,8α-epidioxy-5α-cholesta-6,9(11)-diene; Steroidal Epidioxide; Cholesta-6,9(11)-dien-3β-ol, 5α,8α-epidioxy-5α-; 5α,8α-Epidioxy-cholesta-6,9(11)-dien-3β-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 5α,8α-Epidioxy-5α-Cholesta-6,9(11)-Dien-3β-Ol in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage must ensure protection from all light exposure to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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