5α-Cholestan-3β-ol是一种衍生化的类固醇化合物，从白色Carneau鸽的睾丸中分离出来。
CAS：80-97-7
分子式：C27H48O
分子量：388.67
纯度：98%
存储：Store at -20°C

Background:

5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is a derivitized steroid compound, which is isolated from the testes of White Carneau pigeons.

5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is derived from cholesterol by the action of intestinal microorganisms. It is known to induce the formation of gall stones in rabbits in the presence of sodium ions. 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is used as a standard in lipid analysis using HPLC.

[1]. M. T. Ravi Subbiah, et al. 5α-cholestan-3β-ol: High concentration in testis of white carneau pigeon. Lipids.1971 Jul, 6(7):517-519.