(24S)-24-Ethylcholesta-3,5,22-triene CAS 102491-96-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.102491-96-3
Molecular FormulaC29H46
Molecular Weight394.68 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(24S)-24-Ethylcholesta-3,5,22-triene CAS 102491-96-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (24S)-24-Ethylcholesta-3,5,22-triene is closely related to a polycyclic aromatic system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(24S)-24-Ethylcholesta-3,5,22-triene (CAS 102491-96-3), molecular formula C29H46 and molecular weight 394.68 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C29H46, (24S)-24-Ethylcholesta-3,5,22-triene contains a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 394.68 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures (24S)-24-Ethylcholesta-3,5,22-triene under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC29H46
Molecular Weight394.68 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1986

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