CAS 514-50-1

Cholesteryl acetate dibromide

Description:

Cholesteryl acetate dibromide, with the CAS number 514-50-1, is a chemical compound derived from cholesterol. It is characterized by the presence of an acetate group and two bromine atoms attached to the cholesterol backbone. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid and is known for its relatively low solubility in water, but it can dissolve in organic solvents such as chloroform and ethanol. Cholesteryl acetate dibromide is often used in biochemical research and synthesis, particularly in studies involving lipid metabolism and membrane dynamics. Its structure allows it to participate in various chemical reactions, making it a useful intermediate in organic synthesis. Additionally, the presence of bromine atoms can impart unique reactivity, enabling further functionalization. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if ingested or inhaled. Overall, cholesteryl acetate dibromide serves as an important tool in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₂₉H₄₈Br₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C29H48Br2O2/c1-18(2)8-7-9-19(3)23-10-11-24-22-16-26(30)29(31)17-21(33-20(4)32)12-15-28(29,6)25(22)13-14-27(23,24)5/h18-19,21-26H,7-17H2,1-6H3/t19-,21+,22?,23-,24?,25?,26-,27-,28-,29+/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=ISLUIHYFJMYECW-BSMCXZHXSA-N

SMILES: C[C@@]12[C@@]3([C@]([C@]4([C@](C)(CC3)[C@@]([C@@H](CCCC(C)C)C)(CC4)[H])[H])(C[C@@H](Br)[C@@]1(Br)C[C@@H](OC(C)=O)CC2)[H])[H]

Synonyms:

• (3Beta,5Alpha,6Beta,8Xi,9Xi,14Xi)-5,6-Dibromocholestan-3-Yl Acetate
• 3β-Acetoxy-5,6β-dibromo-5α-cholestane
• 5,6-beta-Dibromo-5alpha-cholestan-3beta-ol acetate
• 5,6beta-Dibrom-5alpha-cholestan-3beta-ylacetat
• 5,6beta-Dibromo-5alpha-cholestan-3beta-ol acetate
• 5,6β-Dibromo-5α-cholestan-3β-ol acetate
• 5,6β-Dibromo-5α-cholestan-3β-yl acetate
• 5alpha,6beta-Dibromdihydrocholesterinacetat
• 5α,6β-Dibromocholesterol acetate
• 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol, 5,6β-dibromo-, acetate
• Acebrochol [INN:DCF]
• Acebrocholum
• Acebrocol
• Cholestan-3-ol, 5,6-dibromo-, 3-acetate, (3β,5α,6β)-
• Cholestan-3-ol, 5,6-dibromo-, acetate, (3β,5α,6β)-
• Cholesteryl acetate dibromide
• Unii-7Xzb016My5
• Acebrochol
• Acebrochol
• [(4S,6R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-4,6-dibromo-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] acetate
• acetic acid [(4S,6R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-4,6-dibromo-17-[(1R)-1,5-dimethylhexyl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] ester
• [(4S,6R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-4,6-dibromo-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] ethanoate

Cholesteryl Acetate Dibromide(Mixture of Diastereomers)

Controlled Product

CAS: 514-50-1

Applications Cholesteryl Acetate Dibromide is an brominated intermediate in the synthesis of Cholesterol (C432501) derivatives.
References Kandutsch, A.A., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 249, 6057 (1974);

Formula: C₂₉H₄₈Br₂O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 588.5

Ref: TR-C432530

Acebrochol

CAS: 514-50-1

Acebrochol is a neuroactive steroid. It may act as a sedative and hypnotic, by the mechanism of altering ligand-gated ion channels and cell surface receptors.

Formula: C₂₉H₄₈Br₂O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 588.50

Ref: TM-T23604