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CAS RN: 83-46-5 | Product Number: S0040
β-Sitosterol (contains Campesterol)
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Purity: >40.0%(GC)
Synonyms:
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| 25G |
$74.00
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3 | 3 | ≥100 |
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| Product Number | S0040 |
Purity / Analysis Method 
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>40.0%(GC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__2__9H__5__0O = 414.72 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature
|
Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| CAS RN | 83-46-5 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 1916165 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87575667 |
| Merck Index (14) | 8556 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003631 |
Specifications
| Appearance | White powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) | min. 40.0 % |
| Melting point | 140.0 to 146.0 °C |
| Specific rotation [a]20/D | -30.0 to -40.0 deg(C=2, Dioxane) |
| NMR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 140 °C |
| Specific Rotation | -35° (C=2,Dioxane) |
GHS
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | WJ2600000 |
Transport Information:
| HS Number | 2937.23.1050 |
Application
β-Sitosterol: The Most Abundant Phytosterol with Versatile Biological Activities
β-Sitosterol is the most abundant phytosterol, and is enriched in legumes, oil seeds and unrefined plant oils as found in foods such as peanut butter, pistachios and sunflower seeds. Many studies suggested that β-sitosterol show versatile biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer and chemopreventive activities. (The product is for research purpose only.)
References
- The story of beta-sitosterol - a review
- Liquid chromatography-UV determination and liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometric characterization of sitosterol and stigmasterol in soybean oil
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