Coprostanol [360-68-9]

MedChem Express

Coprostanol [360-68-9]

14

360-68-9

Research Use Only

99.0

C27H48O

388.67

Coprostanol (Coprostan-3-ol) is a fecal sterol formed by microbial reduction of cholesterol in the intestines of man and higher animals. Coprostanol can be used as an indicator sterol of fecal pollution. Coprostanol has been recognized as a good indicator of pollution of water resources by sewage discharges[1][2].

CC(CCC[C@H]([C@H]1CC[C@]2([C@@]3(CC[C@@]4(C[C@H](CC[C@@]4([C@]3(CC[C@]12C)[H])C)O)[H])[H])[H])C)C

-20°C,2°C to 8°C

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