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CAS 516-95-0

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Epicholestanol

Description:
Epicholestanol, with the CAS number 516-95-0, is a sterol compound that is structurally related to cholesterol. It is characterized by a hydroxyl group (-OH) at the C3 position and a double bond between C5 and C6, which distinguishes it from cholesterol. This compound is typically found in various biological systems and can be synthesized from cholesterol through specific enzymatic reactions. Epicholestanol exhibits similar physical properties to cholesterol, such as being a white to off-white solid at room temperature and having low solubility in water, but it is more soluble in organic solvents. Its biological significance lies in its role in cellular membranes and potential implications in cholesterol metabolism and related disorders. Additionally, epicholestanol can serve as a precursor for the synthesis of other sterols and may have applications in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry. Understanding its properties and behavior is essential for exploring its functions in biological systems and potential therapeutic uses.
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-FBVYSKEZSA-N
SMILES:C[C@@]12[C@]([C@]3([C@@]([C@]4(C)[C@@](CC3)(C[C@H](O)CC4)[H])(CC1)[H])[H])(CC[C@@]2([C@@H](CCCC(C)C)C)[H])[H]
Synonyms:
  • (3-alpha,5-alpha)-Cholestan-3-ol
  • (3alpha,5alpha)-Cholestan-3-ol
  • (3α,5α)-Cholestan-3-ol
  • 3alpha-Hydroxy-5alpha-cholestane
  • 3α-Hydroxy-5α-cholestane
  • 5alpha-Cholestan-3alpha-ol
  • 5α-Cholestan-3α-ol
  • Cholestan-3-alpha-ol
  • Cholestan-3-ol, (3-alpha,5-alpha)- (9CI)
  • Cholestan-3-ol, (3alpha,5alpha)-
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