CAS 4970-37-0

stigmasta-3,5-diene

Description:

Stigmasta-3,5-diene is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a phytosterol, which is a type of steroid. It is characterized by its unsaturated hydrocarbon structure, featuring a double bond at the 3rd and 5th positions of the stigmastane backbone. This compound is typically found in various plant sources, particularly in certain oils and fats. Stigmasta-3,5-diene exhibits hydrophobic properties, making it insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Its molecular structure contributes to its biological activity, including potential roles in cholesterol metabolism and cellular signaling. Additionally, it may possess antioxidant properties, which can be beneficial in various health-related applications. The compound's stability and reactivity can be influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and light. Overall, stigmasta-3,5-diene is of interest in both nutritional and pharmaceutical research due to its potential health benefits and its role in plant biochemistry.

Formula: C₂₉H₄₈

InChI: InChI=1/C29H48/c1-7-22(20(2)3)12-11-21(4)25-15-16-26-24-14-13-23-10-8-9-18-28(23,5)27(24)17-19-29(25,26)6/h8,10,13,20-22,24-27H,7,9,11-12,14-19H2,1-6H3/t21-,22-,24+,25-,26+,27+,28+,29-/m1/s1

Synonyms:

• (24R)-24-METHYLCHOLESTA-3,5-DIENE AND (24R)-ETHYLCHOLESTA-3,5-DIENE
• (24R)-24-Ethylcholesta-3,5-diene
• (24R)-METHYLCHOLESTA-3,5-DIENE AND (24R)-ETHYLCHOLESTA-3,5-DIENE
• (8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5R)-5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene
• (8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-((2R,5R)-5-Ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene

Stigmasta-3,5-diene

CAS: 4970-37-0

Applications Stigmasta-3,5-diene is one of the components found in vegetable oil after refining.
References Lanzon, A., et al.: J. Am. Oil Chemist Soc., 71, 285 (1994); Cert, A., et al.: Food Chem., 49, 287 (1994)

Formula: C₂₉H₄₈·C₂₈H₄₆

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 779.36

Ref: TR-S686745