7-alpha-hydroxycholesterol
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| 7-alpha-hydroxycholesterol | |
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| CAS number | [566-26-7] |
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| Molecular formula | C27H46O2 |
| Molar mass | 402.653 g/mol |
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7-alpha-hydroxycholesterol is a precursor of bile acids, created by cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase. It is the rate-determining step.
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