5alpha-Cholestan-3beta-ol, 98%

Description

CAS: 80-97-7 | C27H48O | 388.68 g/mol

5alpha-Cholestan-3beta-ol is used as a standard in lipid analysis using HPLC. It acts as a derivitized steroid compound. It is used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field .

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
5alpha-Cholestan-3beta-ol is used as a standard in lipid analysis using HPLC. It acts as a derivitized steroid compound. It is used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field .

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 80-97-7
• Molecular Formula: C27H48O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 388.68
• MDL Number: MFCD00066413
• InChI Key: QYIXCDOBOSTCEI-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: coprostan-3alpha-ol
• PubChem CID: 44135456
• IUPAC Name: (10S,13R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-(6-methylheptan-2-yl)-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C3CCC4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC12C

• Melting Point: 140°C to 144°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 2418594
• Merck Index: 14,2200
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: +24° (c=1 in Chloroform)
• Formula Weight: 388.68
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5alpha-Cholestan-3beta-ol

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	201-315-8
RTECSNumber	FZ6350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only