5α-Cholestan-3-one

SKU: orb1304865

Description

5α-Cholestan-3-one (Coprostanone) is a cholesterol metabolite whose elevated levels are a biomarker for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis. Predominantly localized to cellular membranes, it serves as a key intermediate for studying sterol metabolism in both in vitro and in vivo research models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

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Key Properties

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CAS Number	566-88-1
MW	386.65
Purity	99.98% (May vary between batches)
Formula	C₂₇H₄₆O
SMILES	CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]4CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
Target	Endogenous Metabolite
Solubility	DMSO:< 10 mM

Storage & Handling

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Storage	keep away from moisture,store at low temperature \| Powder: -20°C for 3 years \| In solvent: -80°C for 1 year \| Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
Expiration Date	12 months from date of receipt.
Disclaimer	For research use only

Alternative Names

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5alpha-Cholestan-3-one, 5a-Cholestan-3-one, 5αCholestan3one, 5α-Cholestan-3-one, 5α-Cholestanone, 5α Cholestan 3 one, Coprostanone, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, inhibit

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Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

92128 ↗

Key Properties

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No computed properties available.

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