CAS 474-67-9: Brassicasterol
Description:Brassicasterol is a phytosterol, a type of sterol found predominantly in plants, particularly in the Brassicaceae family, which includes vegetables like cabbage and broccoli. It is characterized by its molecular structure, which includes a steroid nucleus with a hydroxyl group, contributing to its classification as a sterol. Brassicasterol is known for its role in plant cell membranes, where it helps maintain membrane fluidity and stability. It has a molecular formula of C27H46O and is typically found in small quantities in various plant oils. This compound exhibits biological activities, including potential cholesterol-lowering effects and antioxidant properties, making it of interest in nutritional and pharmaceutical research. Additionally, brassicasterol can influence the absorption of dietary cholesterol in humans, which has implications for cardiovascular health. Its presence in food sources and potential health benefits have led to increased interest in its study within the fields of nutrition and biochemistry.
Formula:C28H46O
InChI:InChI=1S/C28H46O/c1-18(2)19(3)7-8-20(4)24-11-12-25-23-10-9-21-17-22(29)13-15-27(21,5)26(23)14-16-28(24,25)6/h7-9,18-20,22-26,29H,10-17H2,1-6H3/b8-7+/t19-,20+,22-,23-,24+,25-,26-,27-,28+/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=OILXMJHPFNGGTO-ZAUYPBDWSA-N
SMILES:OC1CC2=CCC3C(CCC4(C)C(CCC34)C(C=CC(C)C(C)C)C)C2(C)CC1
- Synonyms:
- (22E,24R)-Ergosta-5,22-dien-3β-ol
- (3beta,22E)-ergosta-5,22-dien-3-ol
- (3β,22E)-Ergosta-5,22-dien-3-ol
- 24(R)-Methylcholesta-5,22E-dien-3β-ol
- 24-Methylcholesta-5,22-dien-3β-ol
- Brassicasterin
- Brassicasterol
- Ergosta-5,22(E)-dien-3beta-ol
- Ergosta-5,22-dien-3-ol, (3beta,22E)-
- Ergosta-5,22-dien-3-ol, (3β,22E)-
- See more synonyms
- Ergosta-5,22-dien-3β-ol
- ergosta-5,22(E)-diene-3β-ol
- Δ5,22-Ergostadien-3β-ol
- Δ5,22-Ergostadienol
- Δ<sup>5,22</sup>-Ergostadien-3β-ol
- Δ<sup>5,22</sup>-Ergostadienol
