Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (2beta,3beta,5beta,22R)-2,3,14,20,22,25-Hexahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one (CAS: 5289-74-7)?
Answer
This compound serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for developing steroidal drugs. It is also utilized in industrial organic chemistry for creating complex molecules and in research settings to study steroid chemistry. Its applications may extend to biochemical studies and the production of specialized chemical derivatives.
About
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
480.64200000000034 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
