5α-Cholestane-d6

• CAT Number: S000845
• CAS Number: 358731-18-7
• Molecular Formula: C27H42D6
• Molecular Weight: 378.71
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 10,13-dimethyl-17-(6-methylheptan-2-yl)-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C27H48/c1-19(2)9-8-10-20(3)23-14-15-24-22-13-12-21-11-6-7-17-26(21,4)25(22)16-18-27(23,24)5/h19-25H,6-18H2,1-5H3
• InChIKey: XIIAYQZJNBULGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CCC4C3(CCCC4)C)C

5α-Cholestane-d6（Cat No.:S000845） is a deuterated form of 5α-cholestane, where six hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium, resulting in the molecular formula C27H42D6. This labeled compound is extensively utilized in analytical chemistry, especially in mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to serve as an internal standard for lipid analysis. Its application is critical in studies of cholesterol metabolism and sterol biosynthesis, providing enhanced sensitivity and specificity. 5α-Cholestane-d6 is essential for research in biochemistry and pharmaceuticals, helping to elucidate the structural and functional roles of sterols in cellular processes.

Reference

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.
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