27-Hydroxycholesterol
27-Hydroxycholesterol is a bioactive oxysterol that functions as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and a potent liver X receptor (LXR) agonist. It is widely used in research to investigate lipid metabolism, inflammation, and cancer biology in both cellular and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
20380-11-4
Product Name Alternative
LXR, LXR agonist, Liver X Receptor, LiverXReceptor, EstrogenReceptor, Estrogen Receptor, ER, ER modulator, (25R) -26-Hydroxycholesterol, 27 Hydroxycholesterol, 27-OHC, 27Hydroxycholesterol, 27-Hydroxycholesterol, 25 (R) -27-hydroxy Cholesterol, 2527-hydroxy Cholesterol, progestogen Receptor, progestogenReceptor
Field of Research
Neuroscience
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Cholesterol metabolite
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 10 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 10 mg/ml) .
Smiles
[H][C@@]12CC[C@H] ([C@H] (C) CCC[C@@H] (C) CO) [C@@]1 (C) CC[C@@]1 ([H]) [C@@]2 ([H]) CC=C2C[C@@H] (O) CC[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C27H46O2
Molecular Weight
402.66
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
5,25R-Cholesten-3β,26-diol
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