Dihydrocholesterol

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Dihydrocholesterol Structure
Dihydrocholesterol structure
Common Name Dihydrocholesterol
CAS Number 80-97-7 Molecular Weight 388.669
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 455.5±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C27H48O Melting Point 140-142ºC
MSDS USA Flash Point 190.7±12.3 °C
Symbol GHS06 GHS08
GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Dihydrocholesterol


5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is a derivitized steroid compound, which is isolated from the testes of White Carneau pigeons.

 Names

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

Name (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol
Synonym More Synonyms

 Dihydrocholesterol Biological Activity

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

Description 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is a derivitized steroid compound, which is isolated from the testes of White Carneau pigeons.
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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

[1]. M. T. Ravi Subbiah, et al. 5α-cholestan-3β-ol: High concentration in testis of white carneau pigeon. Lipids.1971 Jul, 6(7):517–519.

 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 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
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
InChIKey QYIXCDOBOSTCEI-QCYZZNICSA-N
SMILES CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C3CCC4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC12C
Storage condition room temp
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility chloroform: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless

 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.

Symbol GHS06 GHS08
GHS06, GHS08
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

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Articles40

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Synthesis of steryl ferulates with various sterol structures and comparison of their antioxidant activity.

Food Chem. 169 , 92-101, (2014)

Steryl ferulates synthesised from commercial sterols as well as commercial oryzanol were used to better understand how structural features affect antioxidant activity in vitro by the ABTS(+) radical d...

Novel and efficient synthesis and antifungal evaluation of 2,3-functionalized cholestane and androstane derivatives

Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 20 , 7372-5, (2010)

Synthetic modifications of cholesterol and other traditional steroid molecules have become a promising area for the exploration and development of novel antifungal agents, especially with respect to t...

An integrated evaluation of molecular marker indices and linear alkylbenzenes (LABs) to measure sewage input in a subtropical estuary (Babitonga Bay, Brazil).

Environ. Pollut. 188 , 71-80, (2014)

Babitonga Bay is a South Atlantic estuary with significant ecological function; it is part of the last remaining areas of mangrove communities in the Southern Hemisphere. The aim of this study was to ...

 Synonyms

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

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
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

 Dihydrocholesterol | FAQ

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

Q: What is the InChIKey of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: InChIKey of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol is QYIXCDOBOSTCEI-QCYZZNICSA-N.
Q: What is the English name of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: The English name of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol is (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol.
Q: What is the CAS number of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: CAS number of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol is 80-97-7.
Q: What is the boiling point of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: Boiling point of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol is 455.5±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular weight of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: Molecular weight of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol is 388.669.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: SMILES notation of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol is CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C3CCC4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC12C.
Q: What are the storage conditions for (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: Storage conditions for (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol: room temp.
Q: What is the safety information for (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: Safety information for (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol: S22-S24/25.
Q: What are the uses of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: Main uses of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol: 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is a derivitized steroid compound, which is isolated from the testes of White Carneau pigeons.
Q: How is the water solubility of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol?
A: Water solubility of (5α)-cholestan-3β-ol: chloroform: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless.

 Dihydrocholesterolfactory

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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