Compound Q&A
What is (3beta,4beta)-Cholest-5-ene-3,4-diol (CAS: 17320-10-4)?
Answer
(3beta,4beta)-Cholest-5-ene-3,4-diol, also known as cholest-5-ene-3,4-diol, is a naturally occurring sterol with a chemical formula of C27H46O2. It is characterized by its unsaturated structure and is often found as a precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol and other sterols in plants and animals. This compound is typically a white or slightly yellow crystalline solid at room temperature.
About
CAS No
17320-10-4
English Name
(3beta,4beta)-Cholest-5-ene-3,4-diol
Molecular Formula
C27H46O2
Molecular Weight
402.66 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4O)O)C)C
InChIKey
CZDKQKOAHAICSF-JSAMMMMSSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-21 21:33
