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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H44O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
384.64
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25
description
5α-cholesta-8,24-dien-3β-ol
assay
>99% (TLC)
form
powder
packaging
pkg of 1 × 1 mg (700068P-1mg), pkg of 1 × 5 mg (700068P-5mg)
manufacturer/tradename
Avanti Research™ - A Croda Brand
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−70°C
SMILES string
O[C@@H]1C[C@H]2[C@](CC1)(C3=C([C@H]4[C@@]([C@H](CC4)[C@@H](CCC=C(C)C)C)(CC3)C)CC2)C
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
InChI key
CGSJXLIKVBJVRY-XTGBIJOFSA-N
General description
Zymosterol acts as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol from lanosterol.
Application
- The ATPase activity of ABCA1 is increased by cholesterol in the presence of anionic lipids.: This study investigates the modulation of ATPase activity by cholesterol and anionic lipids, with a focus on the role of zymosterol in this biochemical pathway. The findings contribute to our understanding of lipid transport mechanisms and their implications in metabolic syndromes, emphasizing the potential therapeutic targets within these pathways (Sakata K et al., 2024).
- Effects of continuous intravenous infusion with propofol on intestinal metabolites in rats.: This research utilizes zymosterol as a biomarker to study the effects of propofol on intestinal metabolites, providing insights into the metabolic impacts of anesthesia on lipid biosynthesis pathways. The results are crucial for optimizing anesthesia protocols and understanding their systemic effects (Li J et al., 2024).
Packaging
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (700068P-1mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (700068P-5mg)
Legal Information
Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
No data available
flash_point_c
No data available
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Sterol synthesis: a simple method for the isolation of zymosterol (5 alpha-cholesta-8, 24-dien-3 beta-ol) from yeast and spectral properties of zymosterol.
Taylor UF, et al.
Journal of Lipid Research, 22(1), 171-177 (1981)
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 700068P-1MG | 04061835384808 |
| 700068P-5MG | 04061835383481 |
| 700068P-10MG | 04061835384792 |