DATASHEET
Formulation
Yellow solid
Storage:
-20°C
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<br></br>Chemical Name: Cholestan-5α,6α-epoxy-3β-ol<br></br>Molecular weight: 402.65<br></br>Formula: C27H46O2<br></br>Solubility: DMSO (10 mg/ml) Ethanol (10 mg/ml)<br></br>Physical Properties: White solid<br></br>Purity: 98% by HPLC, NMR (Conforms)