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7beta-hydroxycholesterol

Also known as 7-beta-OHC, 7-Hydroxycholesterol, (7beta)-, 7b-Hydroxycholesterol

CAS 566-27-8Formula C27H46O2Molar mass 402.66 g/mol
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7beta-hydroxycholesterol chemical structure, C27H46O2, CAS 566-27-8
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CAS number
566-27-8
Formula
C27H46O2
Molar mass
402.66 g/mol
HS code
290613
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is 7beta-hydroxycholesterol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

7beta-hydroxycholesterol is a 7beta-hydroxy steroid and an oxysterol. It is functionally related to a cholesterol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3S,7R,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
CAS number
566-27-8 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C27H46O2
UNII
N9616291J4
MDL number
MFCD00058406
InChIKey
OYXZMSRRJOYLLO-KGZHIOMZSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C27H46O2/c1-17(2)7-6-8-18(3)21-9-10-22-25-23(12-14-27(21,22)5)26(4)13-11-20(28)15-19(26)16-24(25)29/h16-18,20-25,28-29H,6-15H2,1-5H3/t18-,20+,21-,22+,23+,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C3C(O)C=C4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC12C
Isomeric 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

Synonyms

  • 7-beta-OHC
  • 7-Hydroxycholesterol, (7beta)-
  • 7b-Hydroxycholesterol
  • (3S,7R,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
  • Cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol, (3beta,7beta)-
  • (3b,7b)-Cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol
  • 7-Hydroxycholesterol, (7.beta.)-
  • Cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol, (3beta,7.beta.)-
  • (3S,7R,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
  • 7 beta-hydroxycholesterol
  • Cholest-5-ene-3I2,7I2-diol
  • cholest-5-en-3 beta,7 alpha-diol, (3beta,7beta)-isomer
  • 7|A-hydroxycholesterol
  • (3beta,7beta)-Cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol
  • 7b-Hydroxy Cholesterol
  • cholest-5-ene-3beta,7beta-diol
  • 7beta-Hydroxy Cholesterol
  • 5-cholestene-3beta,7beta-diol
  • (3S,7R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-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-3,7-diol
  • 7?-Hydroxy Cholesterol
  • cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol
  • cholest-5-en-3beta,7beta-diol
  • (7beta)-hydroxycholesterol
  • 7beta-hydroxycholest-5-en-3beta-ol
  • (3beta,7beta)-7-Hydroxycholest-5-en-3-ol
Show all 28 synonyms
  • delta5-cholestene-3beta,7beta-diol
  • (3beta,7alpha,14beta,17alpha)-cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol
  • Cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol, (3beta,7beta,8epsilon)-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
402.66 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
402.3498 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
6.36calc.
Topological polar surface area
40.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
29calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.93calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
9calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=C2CCCCC2C2CCC3CCCC3C2C1

C1=C2CCCCC2C2CCC3CCCC3C2C1

4 rings, 17 atoms.

1,163 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 7beta-hydroxycholesterol is traded under.

HS 2906.13Indicative HS code

Sterols and inositols

World exports in 2024
$316M
−12.1% vs 2023, imports $291M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China42.0%
  2. United States16.4%
  3. Netherlands9.6%
Top importers
  1. Ecuador * partner reported13.0%
  2. China13.0%
  3. United States9.4%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 7beta-hydroxycholesterol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about 7beta-hydroxycholesterol, based on the data on this page

What is 7beta-hydroxycholesterol?

7beta-hydroxycholesterol is a 7beta-hydroxy steroid and an oxysterol. It is functionally related to a cholesterol.

What is the CAS number of 7beta-hydroxycholesterol?

The CAS registry number of 7beta-hydroxycholesterol is 566-27-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 7beta-hydroxycholesterol?

The molecular formula of 7beta-hydroxycholesterol is C27H46O2 and its molar mass is 402.66 g/mol.

Is 7beta-hydroxycholesterol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 7beta-hydroxycholesterol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 7beta-hydroxycholesterol?

7beta-hydroxycholesterol is usually classified under HS code 290613 (Sterols and inositols). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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