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453538 Lanosterol CAS: 79-63-0

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CAS Number
79-63-0
Grade
Technical Grade
Molecular Formula
C₃₀H₅₀O
Molecular Weight
426.72
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
Lanosterin; Lanster; Lanosta-8,24-dien-3β-ol; Lanostadien-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxy-lansota-8,24-dien-21-oic Acid; 3β-Hydroxylanosta-8,24-diene; 4,4,14α-Trimethylcholesta-8,24-dien-3β-ol; 5α-Lanosta-8,24-dien-3β-ol; Lanosta-8,24-dienol; NSC 60677

Lanosterol is a sterol cholesterol precursor that maintains a stable concentration in the cortex of rats during aging however concentrations of Lanosterol increases in the liver during aging. Lanosterol is found in Mushroom Inonotus obliquus (I.obliquus) which is known to have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.

Synonyms
Lanosterin; Lanster; Lanosta-8,24-dien-3β-ol; Lanostadien-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxy-lansota-8,24-dien-21-oic Acid; 3β-Hydroxylanosta-8,24-diene; 4,4,14α-Trimethylcholesta-8,24-dien-3β-ol; 5α-Lanosta-8,24-dien-3β-ol; Lanosta-8,24-dienol; NSC 60677
Purity (TLC)
Single Spot, Rf = 0.50.
Appearance
White to pale brown solid
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
TLC Conditions
SiO2; Hexanes : Ethyl Acetate = 8 : 2; Visualized with UV and AMCS
Water Content
As reported
Specific Rotation (c-0.5 Chloroform) As Reported
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
 All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
References
Smiljanic, K., et. al.: Lipids, 48, 1069 (2013); Ma, L., et. al.: Food Chem., 139, 503 (2013)
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