5a,6a-Epoxycholesterol
Cholesterol-5α,6α-epoxide is an oxidative metabolite of cholesterol that acts as an endogenous LXRβ ligand, inducing hepatic triacylglycerol biosynthesis. This small molecule is a valuable research tool for studying lipid metabolism, nuclear receptor signaling, and metabolic diseases in both cellular and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1250-95-9
Product Name Alternative
Cholesterol-5a,6a-epoxide, Cholesterol-5alpha,6alpha-epoxide, Cholesterol-5α,6α-epoxide, 5α,6α-epoxy Cholestanol, 5alpha,6alpha-epoxy Cholestanol, 5a,6a-epoxy Cholestanol, Epoxycholesterol, NSC 18176, NSC-18176, NSC18176
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
LXR ligand
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 10 mg/ml) orin Ethanol (up to 10 mg/ml) .
Smiles
CC (C) CCC[C@@H] (C) [C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3C[C@@H]4O[C@@]44C[C@@H] (O) CC[C@]4 (C) [C@H]3CC[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C27H46O2
Molecular Weight
402.65
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
Cholestan-5α,6α-epoxy-3β-ol
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