Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to (3beta,5alpha)-Cholest-7-en-3-ol (CAS: 80-99-9) in synthesis?
Answer
Yes, there are alternatives to (3beta,5alpha)-Cholest-7-en-3-ol (CAS: 80-99-9) such as cholesterol (CAS: 59-02-7) and other sterol precursors. Common alternative reagents include squalene (CAS: 85-38-4) and campesterol (CAS: 585-69-7). These alternatives can serve as starting materials for different synthesis pathways.
About
CAS No
80-99-9
English Name
(3beta,5alpha)-Cholest-7-en-3-ol
Molecular Formula
C27H46O
Molecular Weight
386.66 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2C3=CC[C@H]4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
InChIKey
IZVFFXVYBHFIHY-SKCNUYALSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-26 19:35
