β-Sitosterol

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SKU:: 020977
Molekulargewicht:: 414.71
Reinheit:: ≥98%
Lagerbedingungen:: -20°C
Hersteller:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 83-46-5
Format:: White solid
Weitere Details:: A common sterol in plants. Isolated from wheat germ oil, corn oil. Antilipemic. Used in the treatment of prostatic adenoma. 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. β-sitosterol reduces blood levels of cholesterol, and is sometimes used in treating hypercholesterolemia. β-Sitosterol inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestine. When the sterol is absorbed in the intestine, it is transported by lipoproteins and incorporated into the cellular membrane. Synonyms: (3β)-Stigmast-5-en-3-ol; Nimbosterol; Stigmast-5-en-3β-ol; (-)-β-Sitosterol; (24R)-Ethylcholest-5-en-3β-ol; (24R)-Stigmast-5-en-3β-ol CAS No: 83-46-5 Molecular Formula: C29H50O Molecular Weight: 414.71 Appearance: White solid Purity: ≥98% Solubility (25°C): DMSO: <1mg/mL (<1mM) Water: <1mg/mL (<1mM) Ethanol: <1mg/mL (<1mM) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.