Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (3beta)-3-Hydroxycholest-5-en-7-one (CAS: 566-28-9)?
Answer
(3beta)-3-Hydroxycholest-5-en-7-one (CAS: 566-28-9) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 336.46 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in chloroform and acetone but insoluble in water. The compound exhibits limited reactivity under normal conditions but can undergo oxidation and hydrolysis. It is stable under neutral and slightly acidic conditions.
About
CAS No
566-28-9
English Name
(3beta)-3-Hydroxycholest-5-en-7-one
Molecular Formula
C27H44O2
Molecular Weight
400.65 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2C(=O)C=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C
InChIKey
YIKKMWSQVKJCOP-ABXCMAEBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
