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440267 8R-Brassicasterol CAS:

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Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₂₈H₄₆O
Molecular Weight
398.66
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
(3S,8R,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-((2R,5R,E)-5,6-Dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol

8R-Brassicasterol is a by-product in the synthesis of Brassicasterol. Brassicasterol is a phytosterol found in canola oil, rapeseed oil, marine algae and shellfish. This compound has been shown to inhibit sterol Δ24-reductase, an enzyme involved in the mammalian cholesterol biosynthesis pathway.

Synonyms
(3S,8R,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-((2R,5R,E)-5,6-Dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
CAS No
As reported
Molecular Formula
C₂₈H₄₆O
Molecular Weight
398.66
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Purity
As reported
Melting Point
xxx°C
Solubility
Chloroform, Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acetate, Hexanes, Methanol
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.
Molecular Formula
C28H46O
Solubility
Chloroform, Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acetate, Hexanes, Methanol
Molecular Weight
398.66
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
References
Bishop, G.J., et al.: Plant Cell Physiol. 42, 114, (2001); Fernandez, C., et al., Biochem. J. 366, 109 (2002)
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