5alpha-Cholestan-3-one, 97%

Description

CAS: 566-88-1 | C27H46O | 386.664 g/mol

It is employed as a intermediate for organic synthesis.

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Applications
It is employed as a intermediate for organic synthesis.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 566-88-1
• Molecular Formula: C27H46O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 386.664
• MDL Number: MFCD00065901
• InChI Key: PESKGJQREUXSRR-UXIWKSIVSA-N
• Synonym: 5alpha-cholestan-3-one, 5a-cholestan-3-one, 5alpha-cholestanone, coprostanone, 5alpha-cholestane-3-one, cholestan-3-one, 5a, 3-keto-5alpha-cholestane, 5-alpha-cholestan-3-one, cholestan-3-one
• PubChem CID: 92128
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17762
• IUPAC Name: (5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CCC4C3(CCC(=O)C4)C)C

• Melting Point: 128°C to 132°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 2625580
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: +43° (c=1 in Chloroform)
• Formula Weight: 386.66
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5alpha-Cholestan-3-one

Safety and Handling

TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only