Compound Q&A
What industries use (3beta)-Cholesta-5,8-dien-3-ol (CAS: 70741-38-7)?
Answer
(3beta)-Cholesta-5,8-dien-3-ol (CAS: 70741-38-7) is utilized in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various steroid compounds and is also used in skin care products for its biological activities. Additionally, it is sometimes used in the food industry as a cholesterol-free substitute for cholesterol in food formulations.
About
CAS No
70741-38-7
English Name
(3beta)-Cholesta-5,8-dien-3-ol
Molecular Formula
C27H44O
Molecular Weight
384.65 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3=C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C
InChIKey
VUKORTMHZDZZFR-BXAZICILSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-28 06:21
