Properties
Description
Stigmasterol is among the most abundant plant sterols, having a major function to maintain the structure and physiology of cell membranes.
Molecular Formula
C29H48O
Source
The seeds of Glycine max (L.)Merr.
Purity
>95%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in alcohol, chloroform, benzene, ethyl acetate, pyridine, and soluble in ethanol and acetone. It is not soluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Stigmasterol can be used for anti-cancer and anti-inflammation activity experiments, etc.