Ergosterol 95.0%(GC)

95.0%(GC)


Synonym:  ERGOSTERIN
Linear Formula:   C28H44O
Molecular Weight:  396.648g/mol
CAS Number: 57-87-4

Properties

Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity >95%(GC)
Refractive index -112.5 ° (C=1, THF)
B pt. 250℃ (1.3 mmHg)
M pt. 156-158℃
Density 1g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H413
Symbol
Flash point 216.3℃
Storage Temp. 2-8℃
Storage Class 6.1
Packaging Poly bottle
UN Number 2811

Description

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Episterol is a sterol involved in the biosynthesis of steroids. Episterol is converted from 24-methylenelophenol. Episterol is converted to 5-dehydroepisterol by the enzyme lathosterol oxidase. Episterol is also known to be a precursor to ergosterol.