| Brassicasterol is a plant sterol with a basic structure. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity in animal and cell models. Brassicasterol is found in the leaves and flowers of Brassica plants, such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, turnips, Brussel sprout, canola oil, rapeseed oil, marine algae and shellfish. It is also found in human serum and blood samples at high concentrations. The chemical properties of brassicasterol make it stable in basic conditions, which may be why it has been detected in human serum. Furthermore, brassicasterol binds to other sterols to form stable complexes that are resistant to lysis by enzymes or cell lysis. These sterols are important for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular disease. Synonyms: (3beta,22E)-Ergosta-5,22-dien-3-ol, Ergosta-5,22-dien-3beta-ol, 24(R)-Methylcholesta-5,22E-dien-3beta-ol, 24-Methylcholesta-5,22-dien-3beta-ol, Brassicasterin, Ergosta-5,22(E)-dien-3beta-ol, delta5,22-Ergostadien-3beta-ol, delta5,22-Ergostadienol CAS No: 474-67-9 Molecular Formula: C28H46O Molecular Weight: 398.66 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: 95% (HPLC) Melting Point: 130-139C Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
