Cholesterol 5α,6α-epoxide  (Synonyms: 5α,6α-Epoxycholesterol)

Cholesterol-5α,6α-epoxide is an epoxide derivative of cholesterol formed by the enzymatic oxidation of cholesterol in the liver and other tissues. Cholesterol-5α,6α-epoxide has unique chemical properties that make it an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of bile acids, which play a key role in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats. It also has a potential physiological role in regulating cholesterol metabolism and transport, although its biological function is not fully understood.

Cholesterol-5α,6α-epoxide is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

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402.65

C₂₇H₄₆O₂

1250-95-9

Solid

CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])C[C@@]4([H])[C@@]5(O4)C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]5(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.