8-Dehydrocholesterol is an intermediate in the synthesis of Zymostenol, which is the derivative of Zymosterol, an sterol intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Synonyms: Cholesta-5,8-dien-3beta-ol CAS No: 70741-38-7 Molecular Formula: C27H44O Molecular Weight: 384.64 Purity: 96% Appearance: White to pale yellow solid Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Melting Point: >100C (dec.) Method for Determining Identity: Conforms to structure TLC Conditions: SiO2, Dichloromethane: Methanol=8:2, Visualized with KMnO4, Single Spot, Rf=0.75 Elemental Analysis: Calculated: %C: 84.31, %H: 11.53 Specific Rotation (c=0.1, Chloroform): As Reported Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C for 6 months after receipt.
Molecular Weight:
384.64
CAS Number:
[70741-38-7]
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