7β-hydroxy Cholesterol, CAS 566-27-8

Formulation: A solid

Formal Name: (3β,7β)-cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C27H46O2

Formula Weight: 402,7

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 566-27-8

Notes: 7β-hydroxy Cholesterol is an oxysterol formed by enzymatic and non-enzymatic oxidation of cholesterol.{36765} It is the primary oxysterol found in LDL and induces apoptosis and cell death of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. Increased plasma levels of 7β-hydroxy cholesterol positively correlate with mortality in coronary heart disease in human males.{36766}

• SKU: CAY20099-5
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 20099-5
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 5 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK