Compound Q&A
What is (2beta,3beta,5beta,22R)-2,3,14,20,22,25-Hexahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one (CAS: 5289-74-7)?
Answer
This compound is a steroid derivative with six hydroxyl groups and a ketone functional group. Its chemical formula is C27H48O5, and it exhibits characteristics typical of cholestane-based molecules, such as solubility in organic solvents and a complex molecular structure. It is primarily used as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical research due to its potential in drug development and structural analysis.
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CAS No
5289-74-7
English Name
(2beta,3beta,5beta,22R)-2,3,14,20,22,25-Hexahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one
Molecular Formula
C27H44O7
Molecular Weight
480.64 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3C(=CC(=O)[C@H]4[C@@]3(C[C@@H]([C@@H](C4)O)O)C)[C@@]1(CC[C@@H]2[C@](C)([C@@H](CCC(C)(C)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
NKDFYOWSKOHCCO-YPVLXUMRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
