An oxysterol
Technical Support & Resources

Information provided in the product description is from published literature. Due to the nature of scientific experimentation, your results (e.g., selectivity and effective concentrations) or specific application for this product may differ. If you have questions about how this product fits your application, please contact our technical support staff.

Visit our FAQ

Contact Us

Toll Free Phone (USA and Canada Only): (888) 526-5351
Direct Phone: (734) 975-3888

Request Technical Support

Technical Support Request

To streamline the process attach the appropriate questionnaire to your inquiry.

Download IHC QuestionnaireDownload WB Questionnaire

View Our Privacy Statement for details on how we use and protect your data. In addition, this site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

7β-hydroxy Cholesterol

Item No. 20099

Product Insert (PDF)Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (PDF)
Technical Information
Formal Name
(3β,7β)-cholest-5-ene-3,7-diol
CAS Number
566-27-8
Synonyms
  • 7β-Hydroxycholesterol
  • 7β-OHC
Molecular Formula
C27H46O2
Formula Weight
402.7
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 2 mg/mlDMSO: 0.1 mg/mlEthanol: 20 mg/mlEthanol:PBS (pH 7.2)(1:2): 0.3 mg/ml
λmax
237 nm
SMILES
O[C@H](C1)CC[C@@]2(C)C1=C[C@H](O)[C@]3([H])[C@]2([H])CC[C@@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]4([H])[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C
InChi Code
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
InChi Key
OYXZMSRRJOYLLO-KGZHIOMZSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
Recommended Products

Certificates of Analysis & Batch Specific Data

Provide batch numbers separated by commas to download or request available product inserts, QC sheets, certificates of analysis, data packs, and GC-MS data.

Download most recent Certificate of Analysis for this product

    1 mg

    $169

    Add

    5 mg

    $629

    Add
    Lipid Resource Center
    Discover Products & Resources for Lipid Research
    • High-purity lipid standards
    • Lipid roles in biology
    • Lipids in health & disease
    • Lipids for pharmaceutical development
    • Protocols, advice, & resources
    EXPLORE NOW
    Product Description

    7β-hydroxy Cholesterol is an oxysterol formed by enzymatic and non-enzymatic oxidation of cholesterol.1 It is the primary oxysterol found in LDL and induces apoptosis and cell death of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. Increased plasma levels of 7β-hydroxy cholesterol positively correlate with mortality in coronary heart disease in human males.2

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Lizard, G., Monier, S., Cordelet, C., et al. Characterization and comparison of the mode of cell death, apoptosis versus necrosis, induced by 7β-hydroxycholesterol and 7-ketocholesterol in the cells of the vascular wall. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 19(5), 1190-1200 (1999).

    2. Ziedén, B., Kaminskas, A., Kristenson, M., et al. Increased plasma 7 β-hydroxycholesterol concentrations in a population with a high risk for cardiovascular disease. Artioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 19(4), 967-971 (1999).