4-Oxa-3-oxo-5β-cholestan, also known as 3-oxo-4-cholesten-5-one, is a steroidal compound derived from cholesterol. It features a cholestane backbone with a 4-oxa (oxygen-containing) ring, a 3-oxo (carbonyl) group, and a 5β-hydrogen configuration. This molecule is significant in the context of steroid metabolism, as it represents an intermediate in the biosynthetic pathways of various steroid hormones and bile acids. The 4-oxa-3-oxo-5β-cholestan structure is characterized by its unique arrangement of functional groups, which influences its reactivity and potential applications in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
The CAS Registry Mumber 5260-58-2 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 5,2,6 and 0 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 5 and 8 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 5260-58: (6*5)+(5*2)+(4*6)+(3*0)+(2*5)+(1*8)=82 82 % 10 = 2 So 5260-58-2 is a valid CAS Registry Number.