| Name | (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol |
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| Synonyms |
b-Cholestanol
5a-Cholestan-3b-ol (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol 5a-Dihydrocholesterol 3.β.-Hydroxy-5.α.-cholestane (5alpha)-cholestan-3beta-ol (3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-Dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methyl-2-heptanyl]hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol (3β,5α)-Cholestan-3-ol β-Cholestanol 3b-Hydroxy-5a-cholestane 3β-Hydroxy-5α-cholestane Cholestan-3-ol, (3β,5α)- 5α-Dihydrocholesterol Cholestan-3-ol cholestanol EINECS 201-315-8 MFCD00066413 (3b,5a)-Cholestan-3-ol Cholestanol (VAN) (3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-Diméthyl-17-[(2R)-6-méthyl-2-heptanyl]hexadécahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phénanthrén-3-ol beta-cholrestanol |
| Description | 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is a derivitized steroid compound, which is isolated from the testes of White Carneau pigeons. |
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| Related Catalog | |
| Target |
Human Endogenous Metabolite |
| In Vitro | 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is derived from cholesterol by the action of intestinal microorganisms. It is known to induce the formation of gall stones in rabbits in the presence of sodium ions. 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is used as a standard in lipid analysis using HPLC. |
| References |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 455.5±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 140-142ºC |
| Molecular Formula | C27H48O |
| Molecular Weight | 388.669 |
| Flash Point | 190.7±12.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 388.370514 |
| PSA | 20.23000 |
| LogP | 10.22 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±2.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.504 |
| Storage condition | room temp |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Water Solubility | chloroform: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless |
| Symbol |
GHS06, GHS08 |
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H315-H319-H331-H336-H351-H361d-H372 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261-P281-P305 + P351 + P338-P311 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
| Hazard Codes | Xn: Harmful; |
| Risk Phrases | R22 |
| Safety Phrases | S22-S24/25 |
| RIDADR | UN 1888 6 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | FZ6350000 |
| Precursor 8 | |
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| DownStream 9 | |