3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid
3β-羟基-Δ5-胆烯酸
Also known as: 3beta-hydroxy-delta5-cholenic acid, 3β-Hydroxy-DELTA5-cholenic Acid, 5-Cholenic acid-3β-ol, 5-CHOLENIC ACID-3BETA-OL, 3-BETA-HYDROXYCHOLENIC ACID, 3beta-Hydroxy-5-cholen-24-oic acid, Cholenic acid, MFCD00069468
3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid (CAS 5255-17-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C24H38O3 and a molecular weight of 374.55700 g/mol. It is also known as 3beta-hydroxy-delta5-cholenic acid, 3β-Hydroxy-DELTA5-cholenic Acid and 5-Cholenic acid-3β-ol. Key properties include a melting point of 232ºC, a boiling point of 522.8ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.11 g/cm3 and a flash point of 284.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5255-17-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-25086-1
- Molecular Formula
- C24H38O3
- Chinese Name
- 3β-羟基-Δ5-胆烯酸
- Molecular Weight
- 374.55700 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 232ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 522.8ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.11 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 284.1ºC |
| Exact Mass | 374.28200 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 5.42720 |
| Refractive Index | -39.5 ° (C=1, Dioxane) |
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Back P, et al. Identification of 3 beta-hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid in human meconium. Hoppe Seylers Z Physiol Chem. 1973 Jan;354(1):83-9. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid?
The CAS number of 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid is 5255-17-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid?
3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid has molecular formula C24H38O3 and molecular weight 374.55700 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid?
For 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholenoic acid, Upstream Products: Acebrochol, Cholesteryl acetate, Hyodeoxycholic acid; Downstream Products: Desmosterol, 25-Hydroxycholesterol, 24(S),25-Epoxycholesterol.
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