6-deoxo-25-methyldolichosterone belongs to tetrahydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives class of compounds. Those are prenol lipids structurally characterized by a bile acid or alcohol which bears four hydroxyl groups. 6-deoxo-25-methyldolichosterone is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 6-deoxo-25-methyldolichosterone can be found in common bean, green bean, and yellow wax bean, which makes 6-deoxo-25-methyldolichosterone a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
belongs to the class of organic compounds known as tetrahydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives. These are prenol lipids structurally characterized by a bile acid or alcohol which bears four hydroxyl groups.
