Lathosterol

SKU: orb1308135

Description

Lathosterol is a cholesterol-like molecule whose serum concentration serves as a biomarker for endogenous cholesterol synthesis. It is utilized in research on lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis, and Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, applicable in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo metabolic studies.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 80-99-9
• MW: 386.65
• Purity: >99.99% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O
• SMILES: [H][C@@]12CC[C@H]([C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]1([H])C2=CC[C@@]2([H])C[C@H](O)CC[C@]12C
• Target: Dehydrogenase,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:2 mg/mL (5.17 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Inhibitor, inhibit, Human Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Lathosterol, Endogenous Metabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

134821690