Description

24-Methylcholestane-3,7,12,25-Tetrol is a high-purity, multi-hydroxylated sterane derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate or reference standard for the development of novel bioactive molecules and metabolic pathway studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and academic research institutions engaged in steroid chemistry and lipid metabolism.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of complex steroid analogs and potential drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in studies of cholesterol metabolism, enzyme mechanisms, and biosynthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral starting material for the production of specialized steroidal compounds.
• Analytical Standard: Employed in analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS for method development, calibration, and quality control in related chemical analyses.
• Metabolite Studies: Investigated as a potential metabolite or biomarker in metabolic and clinical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	24-Methylcholestane-3,7,12,25-Tetrol
CAS No.	93522-96-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₅₀O₄
Molecular Weight	450.70 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7,12,25-Tetrahydroxy-24-methylcholestane; 24-Methyl-5β-cholestane-3α,7α,12α,25-tetrol; (3α,5β,7α,12α,24R)-24-Methylcholestane-3,7,12,25-tetrol; 24-Methylcholestanetetrol; Tetrahydroxy-24-methylcholestane
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Quality Control

Our 24-Methylcholestane-3,7,12,25-Tetrol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

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.