Compound Q&A
What is (3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol (CAS: 57-88-5)?
Answer
(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol, also known as cholesterol, is a steroid alcohol with the chemical formula C27H46O. It is a white crystalline solid, insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. This compound serves as a fundamental building block for steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D. Its structure features a hydroxyl group at position 3 and a double bond at position 5, playing a critical role in cell membrane integrity and lipid metabolism. CAS 57-88-5 identifies this essential biomolecule in scientific and industrial contexts.
About
CAS No
57-88-5
English Name
(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol
Molecular Formula
C27H46O
Molecular Weight
386.6640000000002 g/mol
EINECS
200-353-2
SMILES
CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C3CC=C4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC12C
InChIKey
HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07