steroidialcohols
Steroid alcohols are a class of organic compounds characterized by a steroid nucleus to which one or more hydroxyl groups are attached. The steroid nucleus is a tetracyclic structure composed of four fused carbon rings, three cyclohexane rings and one cyclopentane ring, arranged in a specific configuration. The hydroxyl groups, which are alcohol functional groups (-OH), can be located at various positions on this steroid skeleton, leading to a diverse range of compounds.
Cholesterol is a well-known example of a steroid alcohol, playing a crucial role in cell membranes and