5α-Cholestane
5α-Cholestane is a saturated sterane used as a key biochemical standard in lipidomics and sterol metabolism research. It serves as an internal standard for chromatographic analysis in both in vitro assays and in vivo studies investigating cholesterol biosynthesis and membrane dynamics.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
481-21-0
Product Name Alternative
5α Cholestane, 5αCholestane, 5α-Cholestane, 5a-Cholestane, 5alpha-Cholestane, Endogenous Metabolite, Human Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.02% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:Slightly soluble
Smiles
CC (C) CCC[C@@H] (C) [C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]4CCCC[C@]4 (C) [C@H]3CC[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C27H48
Molecular Weight
372.67
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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