Showing chemical card for (22α)-hydroxy-campest-4-en-3-one (CFc000337414)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:09 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337414
Molecule Identification
Common Name
(22α)-hydroxy-campest-4-en-3-one
Definition
(22alpha)-hydroxy-campest-4-en-3-one, also known as (22s,24r)-22-hydroxy-ergost-4-en-3-one, belongs to monohydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives class of compounds. Those are bile acids, alcohols or any of their derivatives bearing a hydroxyl group (22alpha)-hydroxy-campest-4-en-3-one is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). Within the cell, (22alpha)-hydroxy-campest-4-en-3-one is primarily located . It can also be found in the extracellular space.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as monohydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives. These are bile acids, alcohols or any of their derivatives bearing a hydroxyl group.