4-​Methyl-cholest-​4-​en-​3-​one CAS 2041-92-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2041-92-1
Molecular FormulaC28H46O
Molecular Weight398.66 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-​Methyl-cholest-​4-​en-​3-​one CAS 2041-92-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 398.66 g/mol gives 4-​Methyl-cholest-​4-​en-​3-​one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

4-​Methyl-cholest-​4-​en-​3-​one (CAS 2041-92-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C28H46O and a molecular weight of 398.66 g/mol.

Structurally, 4-​Methyl-cholest-​4-​en-​3-​one (C28H46O) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 398.66 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 4-​Methyl-cholest-​4-​en-​3-​one 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 FormulaC28H46O
Molecular Weight398.66 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, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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