Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3a)-
Epicholesterol
CAS: 474-77-1
Molecular Formula: C27H46O
Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3a)- - Names and Identifiers
Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3a)- - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C27H46O |
| Molar Mass | 386.65 |
| Density | 0.9610 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 141.5° |
| Boling Point | 452.8°C (rough estimate) |
| Specific Rotation(α) | D30 -35° (c = 1 in alcohol) |
| pKa | 15.03±0.70(Predicted) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5100 (estimate) |
Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3a)- - Introduction
Epicholesterol, also known as Epicholesterol, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of cholesterol-like substances. Its chemical structure is similar to cholesterol, but it has a double bond in one ring, so it is also called cyclo-cholesterol.
Epicholesterol can be used as compounds in the laboratory for the study of specific chemical reactions. It can also be used as an intermediate in the preparation of other organic compounds with pharmacological activity. Its application fields include organic synthesis, pharmacy and biochemistry.
One method of preparing Epicholesterol is to react cholesterol with an oxidizing agent. In this reaction, a hydrogen atom on a ring of cholesterol is oxidized by an oxidizing agent to a hydroxyl group, thereby forming a Epicholesterol.
Regarding safety information, Epicholesterol is relatively safe under suitable operating conditions. However, as a chemical, it is necessary to take appropriate protective measures, such as wearing gloves and safety glasses, to avoid skin contact and inhalation. This information can usually be found in the safety data sheet provided with the chemical, so the relevant safety guidelines and regulations should be carefully read and followed before using the Epicholesterol.
Epicholesterol can be used as compounds in the laboratory for the study of specific chemical reactions. It can also be used as an intermediate in the preparation of other organic compounds with pharmacological activity. Its application fields include organic synthesis, pharmacy and biochemistry.
One method of preparing Epicholesterol is to react cholesterol with an oxidizing agent. In this reaction, a hydrogen atom on a ring of cholesterol is oxidized by an oxidizing agent to a hydroxyl group, thereby forming a Epicholesterol.
Regarding safety information, Epicholesterol is relatively safe under suitable operating conditions. However, as a chemical, it is necessary to take appropriate protective measures, such as wearing gloves and safety glasses, to avoid skin contact and inhalation. This information can usually be found in the safety data sheet provided with the chemical, so the relevant safety guidelines and regulations should be carefully read and followed before using the Epicholesterol.
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