Cholesterol 5alpha,6alpha-epoxide [1250-95-9]

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Cholesterol 5alpha,6alpha-epoxide [1250-95-9]

10

1250-95-9

Research Use Only

98.40

C27H46O2

402.65

Cholesterol-5alpha,6alpha-epoxide is an epoxide derivative of cholesterol formed by the enzymatic oxidation of cholesterol in the liver and other tissues. Cholesterol-5alpha,6alpha-epoxide has unique chemical properties that make it an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of bile acids, which play a key role in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats. It also has a potential physiological role in regulating cholesterol metabolism and transport, although its biological function is not fully understood.

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2°C to 8°C

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