Name | 5-α-cholestan-3-β-ol |
Synonyms | 80-97-7 cholestan-3-ol BETA-CHOLESTANOL Dihydrocholesterin Cholestan-3beta-ol 5alpha-Cholestanol 5-α-cholestan-3-β-ol 5alpha-Dihydrocholesterol (3beta,5alpha)-cholestan-3-o Cholestan-3-ol, (3beta,5alpha)- β-Cholestanol (contains α-Cholestanol) |
CAS | 80-97-7 |
EINECS | 201-315-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C27H48O/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/h18-25,28H,6-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,20?,21?,22+,23-,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C27H48O |
Molar Mass | 388.68 |
Density | 0.9506 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 138-142°C |
Boling Point | 454.32°C (rough estimate) |
Specific Rotation(α) | D22 +24.2° (c = 1.3 in chloroform) |
Flash Point | 190.677°C |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 0mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Heavy liquid colorless liquid or solid (below 50 °F). |
Merck | 14,2200 |
BRN | 2418594 |
pKa | 15.14±0.70(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Refractive Index | 1.5250 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00066413 |
In vitro study | 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is derived from cholesterol by the action of intestinal microorganisms. It is known to induce the formation of gall stones in rabbits in the presence of sodium ions. 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is used as a standard in lipid analysis using HPLC. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R38 - Irritating to the skin R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R48/20/22 - R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R20 - Harmful by inhalation R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
UN IDs | UN 1888 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | FZ6350000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2906 13 10 |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | dihydrocholester OL (Beta-Cholestanol, Zymostanol, 5alpha-Cholestanol) is a cholesterol derivative, which exists in human excreta, gallstones, fertilized eggs and other biological substances. |