7-dehydrocholesterol [Supplementary Concept]

RN given refers to (3beta)-isomer; structure; main provitamin in skin that is converted by sunlight to cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)

Date introduced: January 1, 1978

MeSH Unique ID: C016705

Registry Number: BK1IU07GKF

Heading Mapped to:

• Dehydrocholesterols

Entry Terms:

• 7-DHC
• 7,8-didehydrocholesterol
• cholesta-5,7-dien-3 beta-ol
• provitamin D(3)
• 7-dehydrocholesterol, (3beta,10alpha)-isomer
• 7-dehydrocholesterol, (3beta,9beta)-isomer
• 7-dehydrocholesterol, (3beta,9beta,10alpha)-isomer
• 7-dehydrocholesterol, (3alpha)-isomer

Pharmacologic Action:

• Provitamins