Description
Cholest-5-ene, 3-bromo-, (3beta)- (CAS No. 516-91-6) is a high-purity steroidal brominated compound with the molecular formula C27H45Br. This derivative of cholesterol is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and biochemical studies due to its reactive bromine moiety at the 3β-position. The product is rigorously tested for purity and stability, ensuring optimal performance in applications such as lipid membrane studies, steroid hormone research, and as a precursor for further chemical modifications. Available in various quantities, it is supplied with detailed analytical data including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry reports to meet the stringent requirements of researchers and industrial scientists.
Properties
- CAS Number: 516-91-6
- Complexity: 591
- IUPAC Name: (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-3-bromo-17-[(1R)-1,5-dimethylhexyl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C27H45Br/c1-18(2)7-6-8-19(3)23-11-12-24-22-10-9-20-17-21(28)13-15-26(20,4)25(22)14-16-27(23,24)5/h9,18-19,21-25H,6-8,10-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,21+,22+,23-,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1
- InChI Key: WDRGNJZPWVRVSN-DPAQBDIFSA-N
- Exact Mass: 448.27046
- Molecular Formula: C27H45Br
- Molecular Weight: 449.5
- SMILES: C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)Br)C)C
- Monoisotopic Mass: 448.27046
- Synonyms: 516-91-6, Cholest-5-ene, 3-bromo-, (3.beta.)-, DTXSID80883419, EINECS 208-227-9, DTXCID001022950, Cholesteryl bromide, Cholesteryl Bromide from Beef Fat, MFCD00053454, 3beta-Bromo-5-cholestene, 3-Bromocholest-5-ene #, 3I(2)-bromocholest-5-ene, 3.beta.-Bromocholest-5-ene, SCHEMBL3466098, Cholest-5-ene, 3.beta.-bromo-, (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-3-bromo-10,13-dimethyl-17-((R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene, (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-3-bromo-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene, AKOS027327429, FC61977, AS-57194, CS-0183063, NS00044141, D97699
Cholest-5-ene, 3-bromo-, (3beta)- is commonly employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of modified sterols and bioactive molecules. Its brominated structure facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable for derivatization studies in lipid biochemistry. Researchers use this compound to investigate cholesterol metabolism, membrane dynamics, and sterol-protein interactions. It is also utilized in the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting lipid-related disorders.
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