Desmosterol
SIGMA/D6513 - ≥84% (GC)
Synonym: 24-
CAS Number: 313-04-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C27H44O
Molecular Weight: 384.64
EC Number: 206-236-2
MDL Number: MFCD00056432
Linear Formula: C27H44O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥84% (GC) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C27H44O/c1-18(2)7-6-8- |
| InChI key | AVSXSVCZWQODGV-DPAQBDIFSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [H][C@@]12[C@]([C@](CC[C@ |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Desmosterol has been used as a standard for the estimation of the concentrations of cholesterol and plant sterols. It has also been used to suppress nigericin-induced sterol regulatory element-binding proteins 2 (SREBP2) maturation. |
| General description: | Desmosterol is a C27 sterol intermediate in cholesterol synthesis. It may be associated with the pathogenesis of Alzheimer′s disease (AD). |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥84% (GC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |

