CAS 360-68-9: Coprostanol
Description:Coprostanol, with the CAS number 360-68-9, is a sterol that is primarily derived from the microbial reduction of cholesterol in the intestines of mammals. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and chloroform. Coprostanol is characterized by its molecular formula, which consists of a steroid structure with a hydroxyl group, contributing to its classification as a sterol. This compound is often used as a biomarker in environmental studies, particularly in assessing fecal contamination in water bodies, as it is a significant component of human and animal waste. Additionally, coprostanol has been studied for its potential implications in human health, particularly in relation to gut microbiota and cholesterol metabolism. Its presence in various biological and environmental samples makes it an important compound for both ecological and health-related research.
Formula:C27H48O
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
InChI key:InChIKey=QYIXCDOBOSTCEI-NWKZBHTNSA-N
SMILES:OC1CCC2(C)C(CCC3C4CCC(C(C)CCCC(C)C)C4(C)CCC32)C1
- Synonyms:
- (3Beta,5Beta)-Cholestan-3-Ol
- (3beta,5alpha,17alpha,20S)-cholestan-3-ol
- (3β,5β)-Cholestan-3-ol
- (5Beta)-Cholestan-3-One
- 3β-Hydroxy-5β-cholestanol
- 5-Beta-Cholestan-3-Beta-Ol
- 5-Β-Cholestan-3-Β-Ol
- 5-Β-Cholestane-3-Β-Ol
- 5-Β-Colestan-3-Β-Ol
- 5β-Cholestan-3β-ol
- See more synonyms
- 5β-Coprostanol
- Cholestan-3-Ol
- Cholestan-3-ol, (3β,5β)-
- Coprostan-3-ol
- Coprostan-3β-ol
- Coprosterol
- Koprosterin
- Koprosterol
- Nsc 18175
- Nsc 5060
- Stercorin
- Coprostanol
