β-Sitosterol, practical grade

Product Description

β-Sitosterol

Application Notes

β-Sitosterol has recently been shown to induce G2/M arrest, endoreduplication, and apoptosis through the Bcl-2 and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Anticholesteremic

Specifications

SKU	02102886-CF
Alternate Names	α-Dihydrofucosterol; 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol; 24β-Ethylcholesterol; 5-Stigmasten-3β-ol
Application Notes	β-Sitosterol has recently been shown to induce G2/M arrest, endoreduplication, and apoptosis through the Bcl-2 and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways.
Base Catalog Number	102886
Beilstein Registry Number	1916165
CAS #	83-46-5
EC Number	201-480-6
Format	Powder
Formulation Details	β-Sitosterol: 40 - 60%; Campesterol: 20 - 40%; Stigmasterol: ≥5%
Grade	Practical Grade
Melting Point	140 °C
Molecular Formula	C29H50O
Molecular Weight	414.718 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter
RTECS Number	WJ2600000
Solubility	10 mg/mL
Source	Soybeans
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.