7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one

Name: 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-029782

About 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one

7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (CAS 3862-25-7) is a metabolite or degradation product of Cholesterol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C27H44O2, molecular weight 400.6 g/mol. Common synonyms include 7alpha-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one and 7alpha-Hydroxycholest-4-en-3-one.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Cholesterol, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Cholesterol

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one
Catalogue No.	VQ-029782
CAS Number	3862-25-7
IUPAC name	(7R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-7-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₄O₂
Molecular weight	400.6 g/mol
Exact mass	400.3341
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IOIZWEJGGCZDOL-RQDYSCIWSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](CC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)O)C
PubChem CID	123743

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	7.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	7alpha-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one, 7alpha-Hydroxycholest-4-en-3-one, Cholest-4-en-7alpha-ol-3-one, cholest-4-en-7 alpha-ol-3-one, 7-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one, 7-alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one, 4-cholesten-7alpha-ol-3-one, 7-a-hydroxycholest-4-en-3-one

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one?

The CAS Registry Number of 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is 3862-25-7. It is also known as 7alpha-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one, 7alpha-Hydroxycholest-4-en-3-one, Cholest-4-en-7alpha-ol-3-one.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one?

7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one has the molecular formula C27H44O2 and a molecular weight of 400.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (7R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-7-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one used for?

7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cholesterol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one can I order?

We supply 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one?

Yes. Every lot of 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 7a-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.