Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5)

Cholesterol

CAS 57-88-5  ·  C27H46O  ·  MW 386.7 g/mol

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About Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5)

Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5) is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 57-88-5, with the molecular formula C27H46O, and a molar mass of 386.7 g/mol.

The molecule contains 74 atoms connected by 77 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is (3S,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]phenanthren-3-ol. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 8.7 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 20.2 Ų, 1 donors and 1 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The interactive 3D model and the viewer images are protected by copyright (© MolGod.org) — terms of use: molgod.org/copyright/.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC27H46O
Molar mass386.7 g/mol
IUPAC(3S,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]phenanthren-3-ol
SMILESC[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)C
InChIKeyHVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
logP (XLogP3)8.7
PSA20.2 Ų
HBD / HBA1 / 1
PubChem CIDCID 5997 ↗
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Synonyms
cholesterol · 57-88-5 · Cholesterin · Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol · Cholesteryl alcohol · Dythol · Cordulan · Dusoline · Dusoran · Cholesterine · Cholestrin · Cholestrol · Hydrocerin · Lidinite · Kathro
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