Description

(20S)-5α-Cholesta-7,14-Diene-3β,5,6α,20,25-Pentaol CAS NO 96235-28-8 is a high-purity, multi-hydroxylated sterol derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. Its complex, functionalized cholestane skeleton makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing novel steroid-based compounds and exploring structure-activity relationships. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in metabolic pathway studies, drug discovery, and the development of specialized reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor for the development of novel steroid-based therapeutics and bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, LC-MS) for method development and compound identification in complex matrices.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Employed in research to investigate cholesterol biosynthesis, metabolism, and related enzymatic processes.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Serves as a critical reagent in university and contract research organization (CRO) labs for fundamental studies in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block for creating custom sterol derivatives with modified biological activity for specific research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(20S)-5α-Cholesta-7,14-Diene-3β,5,6α,20,25-Pentaol
CAS No.	96235-28-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₄O₅
Molecular Weight	448.64 g/mol
Synonyms	(20S)-5α-Cholesta-7,14-diene-3β,5,6α,20,25-pentaol; 5α-Cholesta-7,14-diene-3β,5,6α,20,25-pentaol, (20S)-; 25-Hydroxy-20-epi-5α-cholesta-7,14-diene-3β,5,6α-triol; 20-Epi-5α-cholesta-7,14-diene-3β,5,6α,20,25-pentaol; Cholestapentaol derivative; Multi-hydroxylated cholestane
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Quality Control

Our (20S)-5α-Cholesta-7,14-Diene-3β,5,6α,20,25-Pentaol is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C to maximize stability.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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