CAS 83-46-5: (-)-β-Sitosterol
Description:(-)-β-Sitosterol is a plant sterol, a type of phytosterol, characterized by its structural similarity to cholesterol. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and chloroform. The compound has a molecular formula of C29H50O and features a hydroxyl group (-OH) at the 3-position of the steroid nucleus, which contributes to its biological activity. (-)-β-Sitosterol is known for its potential health benefits, including cholesterol-lowering properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and possible roles in supporting prostate health. It is commonly found in various plant sources, including nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. In addition to its nutritional benefits, (-)-β-Sitosterol is also utilized in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for its emollient and stabilizing properties. Its safety profile is generally favorable, making it a popular ingredient in dietary supplements and functional foods aimed at promoting cardiovascular health.
Formula:C29H50O
InChI:InChI=1S/C29H50O/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/h10,19-21,23-27,30H,7-9,11-18H2,1-6H3/t20-,21-,23+,24+,25-,26+,27+,28+,29-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=KZJWDPNRJALLNS-VJSFXXLFSA-N
SMILES:OC1CC2=CCC3C(CCC4(C)C(CCC34)C(C)CCC(CC)C(C)C)C2(C)CC1
- Synonyms:
- (24R)-Ethylcholest-5-en-3β-ol
- (24R)-Stigmast-5-en-3β-ol
- (3Beta)-Stigmast-5-En-3-Ol
- (3S,10R,13R,17R)-17-((2R,5R)-5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
- (3S,10R,13R,17R)-17-(4-ethyl-1,5-dimethyl-hexyl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
- (3beta,8alpha,9beta,10alpha,24S)-stigmast-5-en-3-ol
- (3β)-Stigmast-5-en-3-ol
- 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol
- 22,23-Dihydrostimasterol
- 24-Alpha-Ethylcholesterol
- See more synonyms
- 24Beta-Ethylcholesterol
- 24α-Ethylcholesterol
- A-Phytosterol
- Angelicin
- Angelicin (steroid)
- Azuprostat
- B-Sitosterol
- Beta-Sitosterol From Soybean
- Betaprost
- Cinchol
- Cupreol
- Estigmast-5-En-3-Β-Ol
- Harzol
- Inmunicin MAYMO
- Nimbosterol
- Nsc 18173
- Nsc 49083
- Nsc 8096
- Phytosterol
- Prostasal
- Quebrachol
- Rhammol
- Rhamnol
- Sito-Lande
- Sitosterol
- Skf 14463
- Sobatum
- Sterol
- Stigmast-5-En-3-Beta-Ol
- Stigmast-5-En-3-Β-Ol
- Stigmast-5-Ene-3-Β-Ol
- Stigmast-5-en-3-ol, (3β)-
- Stigmast-5-en-3β-ol
- Stigmasterol, 22,23-dihydro-
- beta-Sitosterol (1.03739)
- Δ5-Stigmasten-3β-ol
- Δ<sup>5</sup>-Stigmasten-3β-ol
- α-Dihydrofucosterol
- β-Sitosterin
