7α-hydroxy Cholesterol is an oxysterol and a precursor in the biosynthesis of the bile acids cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid. It is formed via the oxidation of cholesterol by cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase/CYP7A1 in rat liver microsomes.
MedKoo Cat#: 462641
Name: 7α-hydroxy Cholesterol
CAS#: 566-26-7
Chemical Formula: C27H46O2
Exact Mass: 402.3498
Molecular Weight: 402.66
Elemental Analysis: C, 80.54; H, 11.52; O, 7.95
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 402.66 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
