5b-Cholestane

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5b-Cholestane Structure
5b-Cholestane structure
Common Name 5b-Cholestane
CAS Number 481-20-9 Molecular Weight 372.670
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 440.9±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C27H48 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 210.3±13.1 °C

 Use of 5b-Cholestane


5β-Cholestane is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 5β-cholestane
Synonym More Synonyms

 5b-Cholestane Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description 5β-Cholestane is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 440.9±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C27H48
Molecular Weight 372.670
Flash Point 210.3±13.1 °C
Exact Mass 372.375610
LogP 12.26
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.492

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  0

DownStream  3

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

5β-cholestane
Cholestan-3b-yl acetate
5a-Cholestan-3b-yl acetate
5beta-cholestane
5b-Cholestane
(5β)-Cholestane
5a-Cholest-2-en-3-ol 3-acetate
MFCD00067141
3b-Acetoxy-5a-cholestane
COPROSTANE

 5b-Cholestane | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular formula of 5β-cholestane?
A: Molecular formula of 5β-cholestane is C27H48.
Q: What are the uses of 5β-cholestane?
A: Main uses of 5β-cholestane: 5β-Cholestane is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
Q: What English synonyms does 5β-cholestane have?
A: English synonyms of 5β-cholestane: 5β-cholestane, Cholestan-3b-yl acetate, 5a-Cholestan-3b-yl acetate, 5beta-cholestane, 5b-Cholestane, (5β)-Cholestane, 5a-Cholest-2-en-3-ol 3-acetate, MFCD00067141, 3b-Acetoxy-5a-cholestane, COPROSTANE.
Q: What is the CAS number of 5β-cholestane?
A: CAS number of 5β-cholestane is 481-20-9.
Q: What are the downstream products of 5β-cholestane?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 5β-cholestane: 63-05-8;57-88-5;601-57-0.
Q: What is the English name of 5β-cholestane?
A: The English name of 5β-cholestane is 5β-cholestane.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 5β-cholestane?
A: Molecular weight of 5β-cholestane is 372.670.
Q: What is the LogP of 5β-cholestane?
A: LogP of 5β-cholestane is 12.26.
Q: What is the boiling point of 5β-cholestane?
A: Boiling point of 5β-cholestane is 440.9±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
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