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5a,6a-Epoxycholesterol

Overview
Catalog # bs-82911c-25mg
Product Name 5a,6a-Epoxycholesterol
Specifications
Storage Buffer White solid
Storage Condition -20°C
Target
Product Information 5α,6α-Epoxycholesterol is a naturally occurring metabolite of cholesterol. It is a major oxysterol found in processed food1 and has been implicated in atherosclerosis2,3. 5α,6α-Epoxycholesterol has been found to be an endogenous ligand for LXR (EC50 = 76 nM).4
Description CAS Number: 1250-95-9

Chemical Name: Cholestan-5α,6α-epoxy-3β-ol

Molecular weight: 402.65

Formula: C27H46O2

Solubility: DMSO (10 mg/ml) Ethanol (10 mg/ml)

Physical Properties: White solid

Purity: 98% by HPLC, NMR (Conforms)