Description

5α,8α-Epidioxy-24-Ethylidene-5α-Cholest-6-En-3β-Ol is a high-purity steroidal epidioxide compound of significant interest in advanced research and development. This specialized chemical serves as a critical intermediate for synthesizing novel bioactive molecules and studying oxidative stress pathways in biological systems. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry and drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies investigating lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress, and free radical biology.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material for the preparation of complex, oxygenated sterol derivatives with potential biological activity.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for methodological development in steroid chemistry and natural product synthesis.
• Reference Standard: High-purity material suitable for use as an analytical standard in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5α,8α-Epidioxy-24-Ethylidene-5α-Cholest-6-En-3β-Ol
CAS No.	78370-84-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₄₈O₃
Molecular Weight	444.70 g/mol
Synonyms	5α,8α-Epidioxy-24-ethylidene-5α-cholest-6-en-3β-ol; 24-Ethylidene-5α,8α-epidioxycholest-6-en-3β-ol; 5α,8α-Epidioxyergosta-6,24(28)-dien-3β-ol; Steroidal epidioxide; (3β,5α,8α)-5,8-Epidioxy-24-ethylidenecholest-6-en-3-ol
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Quality Control

Our 5α,8α-Epidioxy-24-Ethylidene-5α-Cholest-6-En-3β-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 compound is strictly light-sensitive and must be protected from all light exposure to maintain stability. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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