Brassicasterol
SIGMA/B4936 - from semisynthetic
Synonym: 5,22-Cholestadien-24β-methyl-3β-ol
CAS Number: 474-67-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C28H46O
Molecular Weight: 398.66
EC Number: 207-486-5
MDL Number: MFCD00201659
Linear Formula: C28H46O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (TLC) |
| biological source | semisynthetic |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C28H46O/c1-18(2)19(3)7 |
| InChI key | OILXMJHPFNGGTO-ZAUYPBDWSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | wet ice |
| SMILES string | CC(C)[C@@H](C)C=C[C@@H] |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Brassicasterol was used as standard to analyze the sterols from mussels sample by thin layer chromatography. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Brassicasterol is a phytosterol found in rapeseed and canola oils; it is also present in marine algae and shellfish. Brassicasterol has been shown to inhibit sterol Δ24-reductase, an enzyme involved in the mammalian cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Brassicasterol is a plant sterol, structurally similar to cholesterol. Plant sterols compete with cholesterol and reduce the content of cholesterol incorporated into micelles thereby reducing its absorption. Brassicasterol reportedly decreases the progression of atherosclerosis. The level of brassicasterol in cerebrospinal fluid may be used as a prognostic factor for progression of Alzheimer′s disease. |
| Packaging: | 5 mg in glass bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Brassicasterol is from a semi-synthetic source. It yields clear, colorless solution in chloroform at 50 mg/ml. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |

