Compound Q&A
How is (3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl valerate (CAS: 7726-03-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl valerate (CAS: 7726-03-6) is synthesized through a series of steps including the reduction of cholesterol, followed by esterification with valeric acid under the influence of a strong acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid. The yield and selectivity of the reaction are typically high, making it a common method in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
7726-03-6
English Name
(3beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl valerate
Molecular Formula
C32H54O2
Molecular Weight
470.78 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCC(=O)OC1CCC2(C3CCC4(C(C3CC=C2C1)CCC4C(C)CCCC(C)C)C)C
InChIKey
RWTQCZGAMKTBRV-PTHRTHQKSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-13 10:36
