PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 182-184°C |
| Boiling point: | 516.7±29.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.03±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | -20°C Freezer |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 14.49±0.70(Predicted) |
| color | White to Off-White |
Description and Uses
7α-hydroxy-4-Cholesten-3-one is a metabolite of 7α-hydroxy cholesterol and an intermediate in the biosynthesis of bile acids. Plasma levels of 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one positively correlate with the rate of bile acid synthesis in humans and are increased in patients following ileal resection.
7α-Hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one is a metabolite of Cholesterol (C432501).
