CAS 566-28-9: 7-Ketocholesterol
Description:7-Ketocholesterol is an oxidized derivative of cholesterol, characterized by the presence of a ketone group at the C7 position of the steroid nucleus. Its molecular formula is C27H46O, and it has a molecular weight of approximately 402.65 g/mol. This compound is a sterol and is known to play a role in various biological processes, including cellular signaling and membrane fluidity. 7-Ketocholesterol is often studied in the context of its potential implications in health and disease, particularly in relation to atherosclerosis and neurodegenerative disorders, as it can influence cholesterol metabolism and cellular function. It is also recognized for its ability to induce oxidative stress and inflammation in cells. In terms of physical properties, 7-Ketocholesterol is typically a white to off-white solid, and it is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. Its reactivity and interactions with other biomolecules make it a significant compound in both biochemistry and pharmacology.
Formula:C27H44O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C27H44O2/c1-17(2)7-6-8-18(3)21-9-10-22-25-23(12-14-27(21,22)5)26(4)13-11-20(28)15-19(26)16-24(25)29/h16-18,20-23,25,28H,6-15H2,1-5H3/t18-,20+,21-,22+,23+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=YIKKMWSQVKJCOP-ABXCMAEBSA-N
SMILES:O=C1C=C2CC(O)CCC2(C)C3CCC4(C)C(CCC4C13)C(C)CCCC(C)C
- Synonyms:
- (3Beta)-3-Hydroxycholest-5-En-7-One
- (3S,10R,13R,17R)-17-(1,5-dimethylhexyl)-3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-one
- (3β)-3-Hydroxycholest-5-en-7-one
- (5Beta,7Alpha)-7-Hydroxy-3-Oxocholan-24-Oic Acid
- 3-Beta-Hydroxycholest-5-En-7-One
- 3β-Hydroxy-cholest-5-ene-7-one
- 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-en-7-one
- 5-cholesten-3B-ol-7-one
- 7-Ketocholesterol
- 7-Oxocholesterol
- See more synonyms
- Cholest-5-en-3β-ol-7-one
- Cholest-5-en-7-one, 3-hydroxy-, (3β)-
- Cholest-5-en-7-one, 3β-hydroxy-
- Sc 4722
- Δ5-Cholesten-3β-ol-7-one
- Δ<sup>5</sup>-Cholesten-3β-ol-7-one
