Compound Q&A
What is (3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl formate (CAS: 4351-55-7)?
Answer
(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl formate is a derivative of cholesterol with a formyl group attached to the 3-position. It has the chemical formula C20H30O2. This compound is primarily used in pharmaceutical research and as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other steroidal compounds.
About
CAS No
4351-55-7
English Name
(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl formate
Molecular Formula
C28H46O2
Molecular Weight
414.67 g/mol
EINECS
224-416-9
SMILES
CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)OC=O)C)C
InChIKey
YEYCQJVCAMFWCO-PXBBAZSNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-27 23:36
