Description

24-Methylcholesta-7,9(11),24(28)-Trien-3-Ol is a high-purity sterol derivative with a unique, unsaturated tetracyclic structure. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard in the synthesis and research of complex bioactive molecules. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and life science research sectors who require precise, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in metabolic pathway studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and receptor binding research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialized sterol analogs, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry projects.
• Quality Control Standard: Employed as an analytical reference material for HPLC, GC, or LC-MS method development and validation in QC laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	24-Methylcholesta-7,9(11),24(28)-Trien-3-Ol
CAS No.	84223-03-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₄₄O
Molecular Weight	396.65 g/mol
Synonyms	24-Methylcholesta-7,9(11),24(28)-trien-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxy-24-methylcholesta-7,9(11),24(28)-triene; (3β)-24-Methylcholesta-7,9(11),24(28)-trien-3-ol; 24-Methylene-7,9(11)-cholestadien-3β-ol; 24-Methylenelophenol; 24-Methylenelanost-7,9(11)-dien-3β-ol; Cycloartenol isomer; 24-Methylenecycloartanol derivative
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Quality Control

Our 24-Methylcholesta-7,9(11),24(28)-Trien-3-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific client requirements for research or cGMP-grade applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 90.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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