20,22-Dihydroxycholesterol

CAS: 596-94-1

Ref. 3D-FD22051

Product Information

• Name: 20,22-Dihydroxycholesterol
• Synonyms: 20R,22R)-20,22-Dihydroxycholesterol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 20,22-Dihydroxycholesterol is a reaction intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. It is formed as a side product during the synthesis of cholesterol and is converted to hydroxylated cholesterol by oxidation. 20,22-Dihydroxycholesterol is typically found in human serum after incubation with ultraviolet light. This compound has been shown to be synthesized by the mitochondria from dihydroxycholesterol, which is a reaction product of cholesterol synthesis. The enzyme cytochrome P450scc catalyzes the conversion of 20,22-dihydroxycholesterol to dihydroxycholesterol.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 418.65 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%