CAS 78821-76-8

(3β,24Z)-24-Ethylidenelanost-8-en-3-ol

Description:

(3β,24Z)-24-Ethylidenelanost-8-en-3-ol is a triterpenoid compound characterized by its complex steroidal structure, which includes multiple fused rings typical of lanosterol derivatives. This substance features a double bond at the 24-position and a hydroxyl group at the 3-position, contributing to its reactivity and potential biological activity. The presence of the ethylidene group at the 24-position enhances its structural diversity and may influence its interactions with biological systems. Triterpenoids like this compound are often found in various plants and have been studied for their potential pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The stereochemistry, indicated by the (3β) and (24Z) designations, plays a crucial role in determining the compound's biological activity and interaction with enzymes or receptors. Overall, (3β,24Z)-24-Ethylidenelanost-8-en-3-ol represents a significant class of natural products with potential applications in medicine and biochemistry.

Formula: C₃₂H₅₄O

InChI: InChI=1S/C32H54O/c1-10-23(21(2)3)12-11-22(4)24-15-19-32(9)26-13-14-27-29(5,6)28(33)17-18-30(27,7)25(26)16-20-31(24,32)8/h10,21-22,24,27-28,33H,11-20H2,1-9H3/b23-10-/t22-,24-,27+,28+,30-,31-,32+/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=XCGCVXQNARNGON-RNBJSANHSA-N

SMILES: C[C@@]12C3=C([C@@]4(C)[C@](C)(CC3)[C@@]([C@@H](CC/C(/C(C)C)=C/C)C)(CC4)[H])CC[C@]1(C(C)(C)[C@@H](O)CC2)[H]

Synonyms:

• (3β,24Z)-24-Ethylidenelanost-8-en-3-ol
• Lanost-8-en-3-ol, 24-ethylidene-, (3β,24Z)-
• Pneumocysterol

Pneumocysterol

CAS: 78821-76-8

Pneumocysterol is a sterol detected in the opportunistic pathogen Pneumocystis carinii hominis.

Formula: C₃₂H₅₄O

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 454.77

Ref: TM-T34092