CAS 434-16-2: 7-Dehydrocholesterol
Description:7-Dehydrocholesterol, with the CAS number 434-16-2, is a sterol and a precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. It is characterized by its molecular formula C27H44O and features a structure that includes a steroid nucleus with a double bond at the 7th carbon position. This compound is a colorless, crystalline solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. 7-Dehydrocholesterol plays a crucial role in the human body, particularly in the skin, where it can be converted to vitamin D3 upon exposure to ultraviolet light. This conversion is vital for calcium metabolism and bone health. Additionally, 7-dehydrocholesterol is used in various biochemical and pharmaceutical applications, including research on cholesterol metabolism and the synthesis of steroid hormones. Its unique properties and biological significance make it an important compound in both biochemistry and medicine.
Formula:C27H44O
InChI:InChI=1S/C27H44O/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/h9-10,18-19,21,23-25,28H,6-8,11-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,21+,23-,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=UCTLRSWJYQTBFZ-DDPQNLDTSA-N
SMILES:OC1CC2=CC=C3C(CCC4(C)C3CCC4C(C)CCCC(C)C)C2(C)CC1
- Synonyms:
- (3Beta)-Cholesta-5,7-Dien-3-Ol
- (3β)-Cholesta-5,7-dien-3-ol
- 5,7-Cholestandien-3β-ol
- 7,8-Didehidrocolesterol
- 7,8-Didehydrocholesterol
- 7-Dehydrocholesterin
- Cholesta-5,7-Dien-3-Beta-Ol
- Cholesta-5,7-Dien-3-Ol
- Cholesta-5,7-dien-3-ol, (3β)-
- Cholesta-5,7-dien-3β-ol
- See more synonyms
- Cholesterol, 7-dehydro-
- Dehydrocholesterol
- Nsc 18159
- Provitamin D3
- Provitamin D<sub>3</sub>
- Provitamine
- Δ5,7-Cholestadien-3β-ol
- Δ7-Cholesterol
- Δ<sup>5,7</sup>-Cholestadien-3β-ol
- Δ<sup>7</sup>-Cholesterol
- 7-Dehydrocholesterol
