5-Cholesten-3β-ol-7-one
SIGMA/C2394 - ≥90%
Synonym: 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholesten-7-one; 7-Ketocholesterol
CAS Number: 566-28-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C27H44O2
Molecular Weight: 400.64
MDL Number: MFCD00010474
Linear Formula: C27H44O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥90% |
| biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| form | powder |
| functional group | ketone |
| InChI | 1S/C27H44O2/c1-17(2)7-6-8 |
| InChI key | YIKKMWSQVKJCOP-ABXCMAEBSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | ambient |
| SMILES string | C[C@]12CC[C@@]([C@](CC[C@ |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Application: | 5-Cholesten-3β-ol-7-one was used as a standard in the determination of cholesterol derivatives by GC-MS and HPLC. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 5-Cholesten-3β-ol-7-one is a cholesterol derivative that decreases the membrane potential of lipid bilayers. It reportedly accumulates in atherosclerotic plaques that leads to apoptosis of vascular cells. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100, 250 mg in poly bottle |
| Preparation Note: | 5-Cholesten-3β-ol-7-one yields clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faint yellow solution in chloroform at 250 mg/5 ml. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥90% |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 41141804 |

