20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol

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20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol Structure
20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol structure
Common Name 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol
CAS Number 596-94-1 Molecular Weight 418.652
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 553.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C27H46O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 233.1±17.8 °C

 Use of 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol


20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol is an endogenous metabolic intermediate. 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol to steroid hormones[1].

 Names

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

Name (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol
Synonym More Synonyms

 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol Biological Activity

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

Description 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol is an endogenous metabolic intermediate. 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol to steroid hormones[1].
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References

[1]. Mast N, et, al. Structural basis for three-step sequential catalysis by the cholesterol side chain cleavage enzyme CYP11A1. J Biol Chem. 2011 Feb 18;286(7):5607-13.

 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 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 553.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C27H46O3
Molecular Weight 418.652
Flash Point 233.1±17.8 °C
Exact Mass 418.344696
PSA 60.69000
LogP 5.98
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.550
InChIKey ISBSSBGEYIBVTO-TYKWNDPBSA-N
SMILES CC(C)CCC(O)C(C)(O)C1CCC2C3CC=C4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC21C

 20α,22R-DihydroxycholesterolBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Binding affinity to ecdysone receptor ligand binding domain in Drosophila melanogaste...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Ecdysone receptor
External Id: CHEMBL1051107
Name: Displacement of [3H]-25-OHC from human OSBP overexpressed in HEK293T cell lysate asse...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Oxysterol-binding protein 1
External Id: CHEMBL5320826
Name: Displacement of [3H]-25-OHC from human ORP4 overexpressed in HEK293T cell lysate asse...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Oxysterol-binding protein 2
External Id: CHEMBL5320827
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 Synonyms

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

20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol
(22R)-20α,22-Dihydroxycholesterol
Oxy-16
20,22-dihydroxycholesterol
(3β,22R)-Cholest-5-ene-3,20,22-triol
(20R,22R)-20,22-Dihydroxycholesterol

 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol | FAQ

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

Q: What English synonyms does (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol have?
A: English synonyms of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol: 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol, (22R)-20α,22-Dihydroxycholesterol, Oxy-16, 20,22-dihydroxycholesterol, (3β,22R)-Cholest-5-ene-3,20,22-triol, (20R,22R)-20,22-Dihydroxycholesterol.
Q: What is the InChIKey of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: InChIKey of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is ISBSSBGEYIBVTO-TYKWNDPBSA-N.
Q: What are the uses of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: Main uses of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol: 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol is an endogenous metabolic intermediate. 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterol involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol to steroid hormones[1].
Q: What is the CAS number of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: CAS number of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is 596-94-1.
Q: What is the LogP of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: LogP of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is 5.98.
Q: What is the molecular weight of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: Molecular weight of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is 418.652.
Q: What is the English name of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: The English name of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol.
Q: What is the molecular formula of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: Molecular formula of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is C27H46O3.
Q: What is the boiling point of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: Boiling point of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is 553.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol?
A: SMILES notation of (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol is CC(C)CCC(O)C(C)(O)C1CCC2C3CC=C4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC21C.

 20α,22R-Dihydroxycholesterolfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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