Cholesterol

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Cas number

57-88-5
Chemical s molecular weight

386.65
Chemical s main applications

Cholesterol is a major component of all biological membranes; ~25% of total brain lipid is Cholesterol. Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals. Cholesterol was found in all body tissues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Cholesterol is the main constituent of gallstones. This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs).
Chemical s category

Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals, Steroids,
Other name

(3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol; (-)-Cholesterol; 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene; 5:6-Cholesten-3β-ol; Cholest-5-en-3β-ol; Cholesterin; Cholesteryl Αlcohol; Dythol; Lidinit; Lidinite; NSC 8798; Provitamin D; 5-Cholesten-3β-ol;
Chemical s formula

C27H46O
Physical properties

White to Off-White Solid
Melting temperature

137-144ºC
Boiling temperature

No Data Available
Chemical s soluble in

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability conditions

No Data Available
Storage

Refrigerator
Chemical s specifications

Identity

HGNC:2651
Gene

CYP7A1
Long gene name

cytochrome P450 family 7 subfamily A member 1
Synonyms gene
- CYP7
Synonyms gene name
- cytochrome P450, subfamily VIIA (cholesterol 7 alpha-monooxygenase), polypeptide 1
- cytochrome P450, family 7, subfamily A, polypeptide 1
Synonyms name
- cholesterol 7 alpha-monooxygenase
- cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase
GenBank acession
- M89803
Locus

8q12.1
Discovery year

1992-04-16
Entrez gene record

1581
Pubmed identfication
- 1358792
RefSeq identity
- NM_000780
Classification
- Cytochrome P450 family 7
VEGA ID

OTTHUMG00000164301