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700076P

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8(14)-dehydrocholesterol

Avanti Polar Lipids

Synonym(s):

cholesta-5,8(14)-dien-3β-ol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H44O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
384.64
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

>99% (TLC)

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 × 1 mg (700076P-1mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Polar Lipids

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−70°C

SMILES string

C[C@@]12C(CCC2C(CCCC(C)C)C)=C3CC=C4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)C3CC1

Biochem/physiol Actions

8(14)-dehydrocholesterol is a cholestadienol. The free radical oxidation leads to abstraction of hydrogen at the bis-allylic positions leading to formation of D7-3,5-dihydroxycholest-7-en-6-one (DHCEO).

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (700076P-1mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids


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