Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 27-Hydroxycholesterol (CAS: 20380-11-4)?
Answer
27-Hydroxycholesterol (CAS: 20380-11-4) is a naturally occurring metabolite of cholesterol. It is a white to slightly off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 368.46 g/mol. It has limited water solubility and is soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and chloroform. It is relatively stable under normal conditions but can undergo oxidation under acidic or basic conditions.
About
CAS No
20380-11-4
English Name
27-Hydroxycholesterol
Molecular Formula
C27H46O2
Molecular Weight
402.66 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)CO
InChIKey
FYHRJWMENCALJY-YSQMORBQSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 21:42
