Description

5α-Cholestane-3β,5,6β,7α,15α,16β,26-Heptaol is a highly functionalized sterol derivative characterized by its unique heptaol structure, making it a valuable advanced intermediate for pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex steroid-based molecules and serves as a key reference standard in analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or standard in studies of cholesterol metabolism, membrane biology, and sterol biosynthesis pathways.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialized sterol derivatives for academic and industrial research.
• Drug Discovery: Utilized in medicinal chemistry programs to explore structure-activity relationships (SAR) of polyhydroxylated sterols.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Cholestane-3β,5,6β,7α,15α,16β,26-Heptaol
CAS No.	93368-85-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₈O₇
Molecular Weight	484.67 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Cholestane-3β,5,6β,7α,15α,16β,26-heptol; Cholestane-3,5,6,7,15,16,26-heptaol, (3β,5α,6β,7α,15α,16β)-; 3β,5,6β,7α,15α,16β,26-Heptahydroxy-5α-cholestane; 5α-Cholestane-3β,5,6β,7α,15α,16β,26-heptol; Polyhydroxycholestane; Heptahydroxycholestane
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Quality Control

Our 5α-Cholestane-3β,5,6β,7α,15α,16β,26-Heptaol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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