20α-Hydroxy Cholesterol

• Catalog No.: H918000
• CAS Number: 516-72-3
• M. F.: C27H46O2
• M. W.: 402.65294
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (1S,2R,5S,10S,11S,14S,15S)-14-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^2,^7.0^1^1,^1^5]heptadec-7-en-5-ol
• IUPAC Traditional name: 20a-hydroxy cholesterol
• Synonyms: Cholest-5-ene-3β,20α-diol; (20S)-Cholest-5-ene-3β,20-diol; 20S-Cholest-5-ene-3β,20-diol; (3β)-Cholest-5-ene-3,20-diol

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 516-72-3

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: White Solid
• Melting Point: 136-137°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

A metabolite of Cholesterol (C432501). Cholesterol oxidation product having cytotoxicity effects.

REFERENCES

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• Emanuel, H., et al.: J. Food Sci., 56, 843 (1984)
• Kilsdonk, E., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 36, 505 (1984)
• Cantwell, H., et al.: Cell Biol. Toxicol., 14, 401 (1984)