7-Ketocholesterol

7-Ketocholesterol is an oxysterol metabolite of cholesterol, widely used in research on oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, and cell death (e.g., oxiapoptophagy) . It serves as a key biomarker and experimental tool for studying lipid peroxidation and its roles in various in vitro and in vivo disease models.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

566-28-9

Product Name Alternative

Orphan disease, inhibit, Inhibitor, Endogenous Metabolite, HMG-CoA reductase, 7 Ketocholesterol, 7Ketocholesterol, 7-Ketocholesterol, coronary artery disease, cholesterol biosynthesis

Field of Research

Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Purity

97.59% (May vary between batches)

Solubility

DMSO:< 4.01 mg/mL (10 mM)

Smiles

CC (C) CCC[C@@H] (C) [C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@H]3[C@H] (CC[C@]12C) [C@@]1 (C) CC[C@H] (O) CC1=CC3=O

Molecular Formula

C27H44O2

Molecular Weight

400.65

Storage Conditions

Store at low temperature, keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.