7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol

Name: 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-022165

About 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol

7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol (CAS 566-26-7) is a metabolite or degradation product of Cholesterol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C27H46O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 402.7 g/mol. Alternative names: 7-Alpha Hydroxy Cholesterol and 7α-Hydroxy Cholesterol.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Cholesterol, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Cholesterol

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol
Catalogue No.	VQ-022165
CAS Number	566-26-7
IUPAC name	(3S,7S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-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-3,7-diol
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₆O₂
Molecular weight	402.7 g/mol
Exact mass	402.3498
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OYXZMSRRJOYLLO-RVOWOUOISA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)O)C
PubChem CID	107722

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	7.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	7-Alpha Hydroxy Cholesterol, 7α-Hydroxy Cholesterol, 7alpha-Hydroxycholesterol, Cholest-5-ene-3beta,7alpha-diol, Cholest-5-en-3beta,7alpha-diol, 7alpha-hydroxy-cholesterol, 7-alpha-Hydroxycholesterol, 5-cholesten-3beta,7alpha-diol, Cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol, (3beta,7alpha)-, 7alpha-hydroxy cholesterol, cholest-5-en-3, A,7

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

The CAS Registry Number of 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol is 566-26-7. It is also known as 7-Alpha Hydroxy Cholesterol, 7α-Hydroxy Cholesterol, 7alpha-Hydroxycholesterol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol has the molecular formula C27H46O2 and a molecular weight of 402.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3S,7S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-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-3,7-diol.

What is 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol used for?

7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cholesterol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol can I order?

We supply 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol?

Yes. Every lot of 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 7a-Hydroxy Cholesterol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.