CAS 17605-67-3: Fucosterol
Description:Fucosterol is a phytosterol, a type of sterol found predominantly in various marine organisms, particularly brown algae. It is characterized by its structural similarity to cholesterol, featuring a steroid nucleus with a hydroxyl group. Fucosterol is known for its potential health benefits, including cholesterol-lowering properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and antioxidant activity. It has been studied for its role in promoting cardiovascular health and its potential in cancer prevention. The compound is typically extracted from sources like seaweeds and is of interest in both nutritional and pharmaceutical research. Fucosterol is also recognized for its ability to modulate cell membrane fluidity and may influence various biological processes. Its CAS number, 17605-67-3, is a unique identifier that facilitates the identification and study of this compound in scientific literature and databases. Overall, fucosterol represents a valuable component of marine-derived bioactive compounds with promising applications in health and wellness.
Formula:C29H48O
InChI:InChI=1S/C29H48O/c1-7-21(19(2)3)9-8-20(4)25-12-13-26-24-11-10-22-18-23(30)14-16-28(22,5)27(24)15-17-29(25,26)6/h7,10,19-20,23-27,30H,8-9,11-18H2,1-6H3/b21-7+/t20-,23+,24+,25-,26+,27+,28+,29-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=OSELKOCHBMDKEJ-JUGJNGJRSA-N
SMILES:OC1CC2=CCC3C(CCC4(C)C(CCC34)C(C)CCC(=CC)C(C)C)C2(C)CC1
- Synonyms:
- (24E)-24-N-Propylidenecholesterol
- (24E)-stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol
- (28E)-24-Ethylcholesta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol
- (3beta,24E)-stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol
- (3beta,24Z)-stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol
- (3β,24E)-Stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol
- (E)-Stigmasta-5,24-(28)-dien-3β-ol
- 24-Ethylcholesta-5,24(28)E-dien-3β-ol
- 24-Isoethylidenecholest-5-en-3beta-ol, delta(5)-avenasterol
- 24E-Ethylidenecholest-5-en-3β-ol
- See more synonyms
- 28-Isofucosterol
- Fucosterin
- Native Gastro
- Stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol, (3beta,24E)-
- Stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol, (3β,24E)-
- Stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3β-ol, (E)-
- Stigmasta-5,24-dien-3beta-ol
- Stigmasta-5,trans-24(28)-dien-3β-ol
- trans-24-Ethylidenecholesterol
- trans-Stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3β-ol
- Fucosterol