Description:
3ALPHA,5-CYCLO-5ALPHA-CHOLESTAN-6BETA-OL METHYL ETHER is a chemical compound made up of various elements. It is composed of a cyclohexanol molecule with an ethyl group attached to the number five carbon position and a methyl group bound to the sixth carbon position (the beta), which is also known as the 6beta position in chemistry terms.
Uses:
3ALPHA,5-CYCLO-5ALPHA-CHOLESTAN-6BETA-OL METHYL ETHER is mainly used to synthesize cholesterol-based compounds. It is an important precursor of cholesterol-based compounds and it plays a significant role in the synthesis of cholesterol-based drugs such as statins. It is also used to synthesize other cholesterol-based compounds such as bile acids and steroid hormones.
3ALPHA,5-CYCLO-5ALPHA-CHOLESTAN-6BETA-OL METHYL ETHER has also been studied for its potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry. It is used as an intermediate in synthesizing a variety of peptide-based drugs. It is also used in the production of antibiotics and antiviral drugs.