Properties
Description
Ergosterol may be used to study the function of anti-fungal drugs such as amphotericin B and its analogues and to study the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway within various fungi.
Molecular Formula
C28H44O
Source
The fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum
Form
White flaky or needle-like crystals
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in benzene and chlorine, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, and insoluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Ergosterol can be used for the study of the prevention of vitamin D deficiency, chronic hypocalcemia, and familial hypophosphatemia, etc.
