Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2016-09-30 22:39:26 UTC
Update Date2020-04-22 15:06:12 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0000981
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB00981
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4a-Methyl-5a-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-one
Description4a-Methyl-5a-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-one, also known as 3-keto-4alpha-methyl-zymosterol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cholesterols and derivatives. Cholesterols and derivatives are compounds containing a 3-hydroxylated cholestane core. Thus, 4a-methyl-5a-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-one is considered to be a sterol. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on 4a-Methyl-5a-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-one.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
(4alpha,5alpha)-4-Methylcholesta-8,24-dien-3-oneChEBI
3-Keto-4alpha-methyl-zymosterolChEBI
3-Keto-4alpha-methylzymosterolChEBI
(4a,5a)-4-Methylcholesta-8,24-dien-3-oneGenerator
(4Α,5α)-4-methylcholesta-8,24-dien-3-oneGenerator
3-Keto-4a-methyl-zymosterolGenerator
3-Keto-4α-methyl-zymosterolGenerator
3-Keto-4a-methylzymosterolGenerator
3-Keto-4α-methylzymosterolGenerator
4alpha-Methyl-5alpha-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-oneHMDB
4alpha-Methyl-(5alpha)-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-oneChEBI
4a-Methyl-(5a)-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-oneGenerator
4Α-methyl-(5α)-cholesta-8,24-dien-3-oneGenerator
Chemical FormulaC28H44O
Average Molecular Weight396.6484
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight396.33921603
IUPAC Name(2S,6S,7S,11R,14R,15R)-2,6,15-trimethyl-14-[(2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]tetracyclo[8.7.0.0²,⁷.0¹¹,¹⁵]heptadec-1(10)-en-5-one
Traditional Name(2S,6S,7S,11R,14R,15R)-2,6,15-trimethyl-14-[(2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]tetracyclo[8.7.0.0²,⁷.0¹¹,¹⁵]heptadec-1(10)-en-5-one
CAS Registry Number7377-73-3
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(CC[C@@]2([H])C3=C(CC[C@]12C)[C@@]1(C)CCC(=O)[C@@H](C)[C@]1([H])CC3)[C@H](C)CCC=C(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C28H44O/c1-18(2)8-7-9-19(3)22-12-13-24-21-10-11-23-20(4)26(29)15-17-28(23,6)25(21)14-16-27(22,24)5/h8,19-20,22-24H,7,9-17H2,1-6H3/t19-,20+,22-,23+,24+,27-,28+/m1/s1
InChI KeyDBPZYKHQDWKORQ-SINUOACOSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cholesterols and derivatives. Cholesterols and derivatives are compounds containing a 3-hydroxylated cholestane core.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassSteroids and steroid derivatives
Sub ClassCholestane steroids
Direct ParentCholesterols and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Cholesterol-skeleton
  • 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid
  • Oxosteroid
  • 3-oxosteroid
  • Cyclic ketone
  • Ketone
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Endogenous
  • Exogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP7.22ALOGPS
logP7.41ChemAxon
logS-5.8ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)19.83ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-7.4ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area17.07 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count4ChemAxon
Refractivity124.75 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability50.94 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings4ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Biospecimen LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0000981
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB022350
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID20059529
KEGG Compound IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN ID5918
PubChem Compound22298939
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID136486
References
Synthesis ReferenceBarton, Derek H. R.; Harrison, David Miles; Moss, G. P.; Widdowson, David A. Biosynthesis of steroids and terpenoids. II. Role of 24-methylene derivatives in the biosynthesis of steroids and terpenoids. Journal of the Chemical Society [Section] C: Organic (1970), (6), 775-85.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General ReferencesNot Available