(3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol

About (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol

(3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol is a process intermediate or related compound of Cholesterol carrying the CAS registry number 474-73-7. With the molecular formula C27H46O2, it has a molar mass of 402.7 g/mol. It is also known as 24(S)-hydroxycholesterol or 24S-OHC.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Cholesterol, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. 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.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol
Catalogue No.	VQ-047774
CAS Number	474-73-7
IUPAC name	(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5S)-5-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₂
Molecular weight	402.7 g/mol
Exact mass	402.3498
InChIKey	IOWMKBFJCNLRTC-XWXSNNQWSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CC[C@@H](C(C)C)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)C
PubChem CID	121948

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	24(S)-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-OHC, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol, (3beta,24S)-, 24-Hydroxycholesterol, cholest-5-ene-3beta,24-diol, Cerebrosterol, Cerebrosterin, Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol, (24S)-24-Hydroxycholesterol, (24S)-cholest-5-ene-3beta,24-diol

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 (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol?

The CAS Registry Number of (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol is 474-73-7. It is also known as 24(S)-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-OHC, 24S-hydroxycholesterol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol?

(3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol has the molecular formula C27H46O2 and a molecular weight of 402.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5S)-5-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol.

What is (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol used for?

(3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol 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 (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol can I order?

We supply (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol, 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 (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol?

Yes. Every lot of (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol 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 (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export (3beta,24S)-Cholest-5-ene-3,24-diol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.