5α-Cholesta-8,14-dien-3β-ol

• CAT Number: M084505
• CAS Number: 19431-20-0
• Molecular Formula: C27H44O
• Molecular Weight: 384.64
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (3S,5S,10S,13R,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,5,6,7,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C27H44O/c1-18(2)7-6-8-19(3)23-11-12-24-22-10-9-20-17-21(28)13-15-26(20,4)25(22)14-16-27(23,24)5/h12,18-21,23,28H,6-11,13-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,20+,21+,23-,26+,27-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: AWBZPJQUWZBRII-CXDHQSPESA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CC=C2C1(CCC3=C2CCC4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C

5α-Cholesta-8,14-dien-3β-ol（Cat No.:M084505） is a biochemically significant sterol, part of the sterol family of molecules, which are vital components of cell membranes in many organisms. Its structure is characterized by multiple double bonds and a hydroxyl group, making it a precursor in the biosynthesis of various steroids. This compound is particularly important in the pathway that leads to the synthesis of steroid hormones and vitamin D. Understanding and studying compounds like 5α-Cholesta-8,14-dien-3β-ol is crucial for insights into cellular function and the regulation of physiological processes such as hormone production and metabolism.