Product Description: 5α-Cholesta-8,14-dien-3β-ol is an efficient precursor of cholesterol, which converts to cholesterol under aerobic conditions. 5α-Cholesta-8,14-dien-3β-ol can be used for metabolic research[1].
Formula: C27H44O
References: [1]Hsiung HM, et al. Enzymatic conversion of 5alpha-cholesta-7, 14-dien-3beta-ol to 5alpha-cholesta-8, 14-dien-3beta-ol. Lipids. 1975 Oct;10(10):623-6.
CAS Number: 19431-20-0
Molecular Weight: 384.64
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
Target: Endogenous Metabolite