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Physical Characters and Index |
English name: 25-hydroxycholesterol
CAS number: 2140-46-7
Molecular formula: C27H46O2
Molecular weight: 402.65 |
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Use and description |
25-Hydroxycholesterol is an oxysterol, a type of oxidized cholesterol.It is produced in the body through the action of the enzyme cholesterol 25-hydroxylase. This compound is a key regulator of cholesterol homeostasis. |
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