24(R)-hydroxycholesterol

CAS: 27460-26-0

Ref. 3D-CBA46026

Product Information

• Name: 24(R)-hydroxycholesterol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 24(R)-hydroxycholesterol is a metabolite of cholesterol that can be found in the mitochondria. It has been shown to have acidic and oxygenated properties. 24(R)-hydroxycholesterol is a type of oxysterol, which are compounds that contain an oxygenated hydroxy group. This compound contains a hydroxyl group, which is an oxygen atom attached to hydrogen. The chromatographic analysis of this compound can be done by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry or liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. 24(R)-hydoxycholesterol is used as a biomarker for adrenocortical carcinoma, but it also has clinical significance as a cholesterol synthesis inhibitor and as an analytical method for mitochondrial cytochromes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 402.65 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%