Zymosterol

  • CAT Number: R040070
  • CAS Number: 128-33-6
  • Molecular Formula: C27H44O
  • Molecular Weight: 384.648
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Zymosterol(CAT: R040070) is a sterol compound found in various biological sources, including plants and microorganisms. It serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol and other sterols in organisms. Zymosterol plays a crucial role in the sterol biosynthesis pathway, contributing to the production of membrane components and steroid hormones. Its presence and function are essential for maintaining the structural integrity and fluidity of cell membranes.


Catalog Number R040070
CAS Number 128-33-6
Synonyms

(3β,5α)-Cholesta-8,24-dien-3-ol; 5α-Cholesta-8,24-dien-3β-ol;

Molecular Formula C27H44O
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name (3S,5S,10S,13R,14R,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-2,3,4,5,6,7,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
InChI InChI=1S/C27H44O/c1-18(2)7-6-8-19(3)23-11-12-24-22-10-9-20-17-21(28)13-15-26(20,4)25(22)14-16-27(23,24)5/h7,19-21,23-24,28H,6,8-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,20+,21+,23-,24+,26+,27-/m1/s1
InChIKey CGSJXLIKVBJVRY-XTGBIJOFSA-N
SMILES CC(CCC=C(C)C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3=C2CCC4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C

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