Description_x000D_ Application_x000D_ 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol was used as a standard in lipid analysis using HPLC._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 10, 25 g in poly bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ 5α-Cholestan-3β-ol is derived from cholesterol by the action of intestinal microorganisms. It is known to induce the formation of gall stones in rabbits in the presence of sodium ions._x000D_ Other Notes_x000D_ Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. D6128.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.