Compound Q&A
How is (3beta)-3-Hydroxychol-5-en-24-oic acid (CAS: 5255-17-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3beta)-3-Hydroxychol-5-en-24-oic acid is usually synthesized via reduction of 24-oxochol-5-en-3-one with sodium borohydride followed by hydrolysis under basic conditions. The reaction is highly selective and yields up to 90% of the desired product. The process requires careful control of pH and temperature to achieve high purity.
About
CAS No
5255-17-4
English Name
(3beta)-3-Hydroxychol-5-en-24-oic acid
Molecular Formula
C24H38O3
Molecular Weight
374.57 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CCC(=O)O)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C
InChIKey
HIAJCGFYHIANNA-QIZZZRFXSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
