β-Sitosterol

Synonym: 83-46-5; Sitosterol; Cupreol; Azuprostat; 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol; Quebrachol; Triastonal; Cinchol; Harzol; Rhamnol; Beta-Sitosterin; Nimbosterol; B-Sitosterol; (-)-Beta-Sitosterol; Alpha-Dihydrofucosterol; Prostasal; Sito-Lande; 24alpha-Ethylcholesterol; Phytosterol

MDL: MFCD00003631
CAS Number: 83-46-5
Compound CID: 222284

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

β-Sitosterol, a main dietary phytosterol found in plants, may have the potential for prevention and therapy for human cancer.

Molecular Formula

C₂₉H₅₀O

Source

Corn silk, the dried style and stigma of the grass Zea mays L.

Form

White powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is insoluble in water, soluble in chloroform, benzene, ethanol, carbon disulfide and ether.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

139-142°C

Applications

β-Sitosterol can be used for anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic property experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask