5α-Cholestan-3β-ol

5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is a derivitized steroid compound.

Product information

CAS Number: 80-97-7

Molecular Weight: 388.67

Formula: C27H48O

Chemical Name: (1R,3aS,3bR,5aS,7S,9aS,9bS,11aR)-1,3a,3b,5a,9b-pentahydrogenio-9a,11a-dimethyl-1-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-ol

Smiles: CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C

InChiKey: QYIXCDOBOSTCEI-QCYZZNICSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C27H48O/c1-18(2)7-6-8-19(3)23-11-12-24-22-10-9-20-17-21(28)13-15-26(20,4)25(22)14-16-27(23,24)5/h18-25,28H,6-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,20+,21+,22+,23-,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 1 mg/mL (2.57 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C). H2O : 1 mg/mL (2.57 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 80°C).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is derived from cholesterol by the action of intestinal microorganisms. It is known to induce the formation of gall stones in rabbits in the presence of sodium ions. 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is used as a standard in lipid analysis using HPLC.

References:

1. M. T. Ravi Subbiah, et al. 5α-cholestan-3β-ol: High concentration in testis of white carneau pigeon. Lipids.1971 Jul, 6(7):517–519.

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