Novel Synthesis of Cholesterol

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This patent discloses a novel chemical method for synthesizing cholesterol from plant-derived diosgenin instead of traditional animal sources. The process involves protecting specific groups on diosgenin, opening certain rings in its structure, activating and reducing intermediates, and ultimately producing pure cholesterol. The method improves upon existing technologies by using renewable plant materials and producing less waste.

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• Industrial-scale production of cholesterol for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food supplementation.
• Synthesis of steroid hormones and vitamin D precursors for medical and research applications.
• Manufacture of cholesterol-containing drug delivery systems, such as lipid nanoparticles for vaccines.
• Reduction of dependency on animal-derived cholesterol in various industries, increasing vegan/vegetarian-compatible products.
• Production of cholesterol in regions with restrictions on animal-derived products or concerns about animal-borne contaminants.

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• Provides a sustainable and ethical alternative to animal-sourced cholesterol, reducing reliance on livestock and minimizing environmental impact.
• Reduces risk of contamination by animal-borne pathogens such as prions.
• Produces cholesterol with high purity and yield, improving process efficiency and lowering manufacturing costs.
• Generates less industrial waste compared to traditional extraction methods from animal tissues.
• Enables consistent and scalable cholesterol production independent of animal agriculture and global livestock supply fluctuations.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a synthesis of cholesterol; a ring opening step of the compound of formula (I)and subsequent activation and reduction step yielding cholesterol. The inventions relates also to intermediates achieved during said synthesis.