5α-Cholestan-3β-ol (5α-Cholestanol) (Synonyms: β-Cholestanol, (+)-Dihydrocholesterol, NSC 18188) |
Catalog No.GC30669 |
5α-Cholestan-3β-ol (5α-Cholestanol) is a derivitized steroid compound.
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Cas No.: 80-97-7
Sample solution is provided at 25 µL, 10mM.
5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is a derivitized steroid compound, which is isolated from the testes of White Carneau pigeons.
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.
[1]. M. T. Ravi Subbiah, et al. 5α-cholestan-3β-ol: High concentration in testis of white carneau pigeon. Lipids.1971 Jul, 6(7):517-519.
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