Compound Q&A
How is (3β,5Z,7R,8α,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,10(19),22-triene-3,7,8-triol (CAS: 84985-78-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
This compound can be synthesized via the reduction of 9,10-secoergosta-5,10(19),22-triene followed by a series of hydrogenation and reduction steps. Commonly, the synthesis involves hydrogenation over a palladium catalyst to introduce hydroxyl groups at the 3, 7, and 8 positions. The overall yield is moderate, around 60-70%, and the reaction is typically carried out under mild conditions to optimize selectivity.
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CAS No
84985-78-4
English Name
(3β,5Z,7R,8α,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,10(19),22-triene-3,7,8-triol
Molecular Formula
C28H46O3
Molecular Weight
430.67 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@@]1(C(O)/C=C2C(CC[C@H](O)C\2)=C)[C@]3([H])CC[C@H]([C@@H](/C=C/[C@H](C)C(C)C)C)[C@@]3(C)CCC1
InChIKey
KXILCRGOVVVVRF-PFZVBTGWSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-04-02 10:24
