Use and description |
Lanosterol is a tetracyclic triterpenoid and is the compound from which all animal and fungal steroids are derived. By contrast plant steroids are produced via cycloartenol.Elaboration of lanosterol under enzyme catalysis leads to the core structure of steroids. 14-Demethylation of lanosterol by CYP51 eventually yields cholesterol. |
Physical Characters and Index |
Product Name:LANOSTEROL Other name: 3β-Hydroxy-8,24-lanostadiene CAS:79-63-0 Molecular Formula:C30H50O Molecular Weight:426.73 Purity:99% Appearance:White or off-white crystalline powder. Melting point:137 °C Boiling point:482.1°C (rough estimate) Storage conditions:-20°C |