Cholesterol 5beta,6beta-Epoxide

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SKU:: 444469
Molecular Weight:: 402.65
Purity:: ≥95%
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 4025-59-6
Format:: Crystalline solid
Extra Details:: Cholesterol 5β,6β-epoxide is an oxysterol produced as an oxidation product of cholesterol. Oxysterols are cytotoxic and induce death in monocytes, smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells. The mechanism of apoptosis induced by oxysterols may involve caspases or DNA fragmentation. Synonyms: (3β,5β,6β)-5,6-Epoxycholestan-3-ol; 5,6β-Epoxy-5β-cholestan-3β-ol; 5,6β-Epoxycholesterol; 5β,6β-Epoxycholestan-3β-ol; 5β,6β-Epoxycholesterol; Cholesterol 5β,6β-epoxide; Cholesterol β-epoxide; Cholesterol-5β,6β-oxide; NSC 148940; 5,6β-Epoxy-5β-cholestan-3β-ol CAS No: 4025-59-6 Molecular Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O₂ Molecular Weight: 402.65 Appearance: Crystalline solid Purity: ≥95% Melting Point: 135-136˚C Solubility: DMF: 2mg/ml DMSO: 0.1mg/ml Ethanol: 20mg/ml Ethanol:PBS (pH 7.2)(1:2): 0.3mg/ml Solution should be purged with an inert gas. Prepare daily. Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.