5-alpha-Cholestane PurSolv MS for GC-MS, >=99.0%

PurSolv-MS


Synonym:  NSC 224419
Linear Formula:  C27H48
Molecular Weight:  372.684 g/mol
CAS Number: 481-21-0

Properties

Vapour pressure Not applicable
Autoignition temp. No data available
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >= 99%
Refractive index NA
B pt. 250 °C (1 mmHg)
M pt. 80-82°C(lit.)
Density NA
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 29021990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is mainly used as a reference compound in biochemical research particularly in studies involving sterols lipid metabolism and analytical chemistry.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to serve as a standard or model compound for studying the structure behavior and transformation of steroid-related substances.

General Description
5-alpha-Cholestane is a saturated steroid hydrocarbon derived from cholesterol consisting of a four-ring sterane structure with no double bonds.