Coprostanol

Coprostanol (Coprostan-3-ol) is a fecal sterol formed by microbial reduction of cholesterol in the intestines of man and higher animals. Coprostanol can be used as an indicator sterol of fecal pollution. Coprostanol has been recognized as a good indicator of pollution of water resources by sewage discharges[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[360-68-9]

Product Name Alternative

5β-Cholestan-3β-ol

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H301+H311+H331

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/coprostanol.html

Purity

99.1

Solubility

Ethanol : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming)

Smiles

CC(CCC[C@H]([C@H]1CC[C@]2([C@@]3(CC[C@@]4(C[C@H](CC[C@@]4([C@]3(CC[C@]12C)[H])C)O)[H])[H])[H])C)C

Molecular Formula

C27H48O

Molecular Weight

388.67

Precautions

H301+H311+H331

References & Citations

[1]Choi S M, et al. Studies of Coprostanol (5β-Cholestan-3β-ol) in Environmental Samples by Tandem Mass Spectrometry[J].Microchemical Journal, 1996, 53 (1) :54-64.|[2]Robert W. Walker, et al. Coprostanol as an indicator of fecal pollution. C R C Critical Reviews in Environmental Control. Volume 12, 1982 - Issue 2.