570-92-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 5α-Cholest-8-ene-3β,6α-diol
• Synonyms: 5α-Cholest-8-ene-3β,6α-diol;Peniocerol
• CAS NO: 570-92-3
• Molecular Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 402.65294
• Mol File: 570-92-3.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: 5α-Cholest-8-ene-3β,6α-diol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5α-Cholest-8-ene-3β,6α-diol(570-92-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5α-Cholest-8-ene-3β,6α-diol(570-92-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 570-92-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

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