5²,6²-epoxycholestanol

Ref. 3D-EAA02559

Product Information

• Name: 5²,6²-epoxycholestanol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5²,6²-epoxycholestanol (5²,6²-EPOCH) is an epoxide that is naturally produced in the body. It is a major metabolite of cholesterol and has been shown to have anti-cancer properties. 5²,6²-EPOCH has been found to inhibit the enzyme epoxide hydrolase, which prevents the conversion of epoxides into their corresponding diols. This activity may be responsible for its anti-cancer properties. In addition, 5²,6²-EPOCH inhibits the bacterial strain Helicobacter pylori and has been shown to cause eye disorders in rats when injected into the vitreous humor. The physiological function of 5²,6²-EPOCH is still largely unknown but it is thought that it may play a role in regulating blood pressure or body weight through its effects on metabolism.

Chemical properties

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