5α-Cholest-7-en-3β-ol
SIGMA/C3652
Synonym: 3β-Hydroxy-5α,7-cholestene; Lathosterol
CAS Number: 80-99-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C27H46O
Molecular Weight: 386.65
MDL Number: MFCD00056176
Linear Formula: C27H46O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (TLC) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C27H46O/c1-18(2)7-6-8- |
| InChI key | IZVFFXVYBHFIHY-IRRCOBOTSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | ambient |
| SMILES string | CC(CCC[C@@H](C)[C@@](CC[C |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | 5α-Cholest-7-en-3β-ol was used as a substrate in enzymatic assay for plasma cholesterol. It was used to supplement diet of Daphnia galeata to study the effect on life-history traits. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 5α-Cholest-7-en-3β-ol (Lathosterol) is an intermediate in cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. Lathosterol in serum is carried on lipoproteins and is indicative of the rate of cholesterol synthesis. It acts as a marker of synthesis of cholesterol and is not affected by dietary consumption of cholesterol. |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 mg in poly bottle |
| Preparation Note: | 5α-Cholest-7-en-3β-ol yields clear, colorless solution in chloroform at 10 mg/ml. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |

