Cholestenone

Name: Cholestenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047780

About Cholestenone

Cholestenone (CAS 601-57-0) is a process intermediate or related compound of Cholesterol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C27H44O, it has a molar mass of 384.6 g/mol. It is also known as 4-Cholesten-3-one or cholest-4-en-3-one.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Cholesterol, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cholestenone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Cholesterol

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Cholesterol.

Cholesterol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cholestenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-047780
CAS Number	601-57-0
IUPAC name	(8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-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	C₂₇H₄₄O
Molecular weight	384.6 g/mol
Exact mass	384.3392
InChIKey	NYOXRYYXRWJDKP-GYKMGIIDSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)C
PubChem CID	91477

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	8.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	4-Cholesten-3-one, cholest-4-en-3-one, 3-Oxocholest-4-ene, Cholesterone, (+)-4-Cholesten-3-one, 3-Oxo-4-cholestene, 3-Keto-4-cholestene, delta(sup 4)-Cholestenone, 4-cholesten-3-on, 4-cholestene-3-one, Cholestenone (delta 4), .delta.4-Cholesten-3-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Hazard statements

H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P273, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Cholestenone?

The CAS Registry Number of Cholestenone is 601-57-0. It is also known as 4-Cholesten-3-one, cholest-4-en-3-one, 3-Oxocholest-4-ene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cholestenone?

Cholestenone has the molecular formula C27H44O and a molecular weight of 384.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-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 Cholestenone used for?

Cholestenone 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 Cholestenone can I order?

We supply Cholestenone, 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 Cholestenone?

Yes. Every lot of Cholestenone 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 Cholestenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Cholestenone worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.