7-Dehydrocholesterol
This product, 7-Dehydrocholesterol (provitamin D3), is a key sterol shown to suppress endogenous cholesterol synthesis in Smith-Lemi-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) fibroblast models. It serves as a crucial research tool for studying SLOS pathophysiology, cholesterol homeostasis, and sterol metabolism in both cellular and biochemical assays.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
434-16-2
Product Name Alternative
Provitamin D3
Field of Research
Cell Biology
Purity
>98%
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to at least 5 mg/ml with warming) or in Ethanol (up to 10 mg/ml)
Smiles
CC (C) CCC[C@@H] (C) [C@H]1CC[C@H]2C3=CC=C4C[C@@H] (O) CC[C@]4 (C) [C@H]3CC[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C27H44O
Molecular Weight
384.7
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
Cholesta-5,7-dien-3ß-ol
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