Petromyzonol

SKU: orb1692580

Description

Petromyzonol is a tetrahydroxy stearol derived from allocholic acid in larval sea lamprey bile. Its sulfate ester acts as a potent spawning pheromone, detectable at minute concentrations by adult olfactory receptors. This compound is used in research on chemosensory biology, olfactory signaling, and aquatic chemical ecology.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 28979-29-5
• MW: 394.59
• Formula: C₂₄H₄₂O₄
• SMILES: C[C@@]12[C@@]3([C@]([C@]4([C@](C)([C@@H](O)C3)[C@@]([C@@H](CCCO)C)(CC4)[H])[H])([C@H](O)C[C@]1(C[C@H](O)CC2)[H])[H])[H]
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Others

Storage & Handling

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

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5284054