Cholestane vs. Cholestene

Cholestane vs. Cholestene — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Cholestane and Cholestene

Cholestanenoun

(organic chemistry) The tetracyclic hydrocarbon precursor of most steroids, such as cholesterol.

Cholestenenoun

(organic compound) Any of a group of derivatives of cholestanes that have a double bond