2,3-Oxidosqualene

• Catalog No.: 41043
• CAS Number: 7200-26-2
• M. F.: C30H50O
• M. W.: 426.7174
• Purity: ≥92.0% (HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3,7,12,16,20-pentamethylhenicosa-3,7,11,15,19-pentaen-1-yl)oxirane
• IUPAC Traditional name: 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3,7,12,16,20-pentamethylhenicosa-3,7,11,15,19-pentaen-1-yl)oxirane
• Synonyms: 22,23-Epoxy-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyl-2,6,10,14,18-tetracosapentaene; Squalene 2,3-epoxide; Squalene 2,3-oxide; 2,3-Epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 7200-26-2
• MDL Number: MFCD00871184

PROPERTIES

• Purity: ≥92.0% (HPLC)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• Storage Temperature: -20°C
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
2,3-Oxidosqualene is a substrate of the 2,3-oxidosqualene cyclase lanosterol synthase. 2,3-oxidosqualene cyclase has been shown to be suppressed by a high fat diet and high levels of cholesterol. 1

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
2,3-Oxidosqualene is a substrate of the 2,3-oxidosqualene cyclase lanosterol synthase. 2,3-oxidosqualene cyclase has been shown to be suppressed by a high fat diet and high levels of cholesterol. 1