8(9)-dehydrocholesterol, 10 mg

8(9)-Dehydrocholesterol is a technically defined substance, specifically identified as a steroid, with a molecular formula of C27H40O and a molecular weight of 388.6 g/mol. This compound belongs to the steroid family, which are lipids synthesized by plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria. As a technical-grade material, it comes in a pack size of 10 milligrams, making it suitable for various applications within the field of organic chemistry. It Additionally, it may find uses in research related to skin health and photobiology due to its involvement in vitamin D synthesis upon UV exposure.

• CAS Number: 70741-38-7