3β-Acet­oxy-6-hy­droxy­imino­cholestane
2011

Study of 3β-Acetoxy-6-Hydroxyiminocholestane

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ketuly Kamal Aziz, Hadi A. Hamid, Ng Seik Weng, Tiekink Edward R. T.

Primary Institution: University of Malaya

Conclusion

The study provides a detailed crystallographic analysis of a cholestane derivative, revealing its molecular structure and interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study identifies two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit of the compound.
  • Hydrogen bonds and C—H⋯O interactions contribute to the crystal packing.
  • The compound has been used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other steroid derivatives.

Takeaway

This study looks at a specific type of cholesterol-related compound and how its molecules are arranged and interact with each other.

Methodology

X-ray crystallographic analysis was used to study the molecular structure of the compound.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811007306

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