General Information
Revision date
2009-09-15
Product name
Cholesterol-5alpha,6alpha-epoxide
Product Synonyms
3beta-Hydroxy-5alpha,6alpha-epoxycholestane
Chemical name
Cholesterol-5alpha,6alpha-epoxide
CAS No.
1250-95-9
supplier name
TCI America
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, (703) 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
TCI America
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However, exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. Mouse TDLo Subcutaneous 750 mg/kg for 9 weeks intermittent TOXIC EFFECTS: Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - Tumors at site of application MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
