Petromyzonol

Petromyzonol (5α-Petromyzonol) is a tetrahydroxy stearol produced by the bile of sea lamprey larvae from the bile acid precursor acetylcholic acid. Petromyzonol sulfate acts as a pheromone and oviposition chemical attractant[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[28979-29-5]

Product Name Alternative

5α-Petromyzonol; 5α-PZ

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Others

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

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

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

C[C@@]12[C@]3([H])[C@]([C@@H](C[C@@]1([H])C[C@@H](CC2)O)O)([H])[C@@]4([H])[C@]([C@H](C3)O)([C@@](CC4)([H])[C@H](C)CCCO)C

Molecular Formula

C24H42O4

Molecular Weight

394.59

References & Citations

[1]Venkatachalam KV, et al. Isolation, partial purification, and characterization of a novel petromyzonol sulfotransferase from Petromyzon marinus (lamprey) larval liver. J Lipid Res. 2004 Mar;45 (3) :486-95.