5²,6²-epoxycholestanol

CAS: 4025-59-6

Ref. 3D-EAA02559

Product Information

• Name: 5²,6²-epoxycholestanol
• Synonyms: (3-beta,5-beta,6-beta)-5,6-Epoxycholestan-3-ol, (3β,5β,6β)-5,6-Epoxycholestan-3-ol, 5,6β-Epoxy-5β-cholestan-3β-ol, 5,6β-Epoxycholesterol, 5-beta-Cholestan-3-beta-ol, 5,6-beta-epoxy-, 5β,6β-Epoxycholestan-3β-ol, 5β,6β-Epoxycholesterol, 5β-Cholestan-3β-ol, 5,6β-epoxy-, Ccris 2835, Cholestan-3-ol, 5,6-epoxy-, (3-beta,5-beta,6-beta)- (9CI), Cholestan-3-ol, 5,6-epoxy-, (3beta,5beta,6beta)-, Cholestan-3-ol, 5,6-epoxy-, (3β,5β,6β)-, Cholesterol 5-beta,6-beta-epoxide, Cholesterol beta-epoxide, Cholesterol β-epoxide, Cholesterol-5beta,6beta-epoxide, Cholesterol-5β,6β-oxide, Nsc 148940

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.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

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