beta-Sitosterol acetate

SKU: orb1685176

Description

Beta-sitosterol is a phytosterol, a plant-derived compound structurally similar to cholesterol. It is widely used in research to study lipid metabolism, cholesterol-lowering mechanisms, and potential anti-inflammatory effects in both in vitro cellular models and in vivo animal studies.

Research Area

Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 915-05-9
• MW: 456.74
• Purity: 98.77% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃₁H₅₂O₂
• SMILES: CC[C@H](CC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)OC(=O)C)C)C)C(C)C
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:4.57 mg/mL (10.01 mM);H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

beta Sitosterol acetate, b-Sitosterol Acetate, betaSitosterol acetate, beta-Sitosterol Acetate, β-Sitosterol Acetate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5354503