| 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 delta24-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: xxxC 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 -20C. 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 -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
