Most important of the provitamins D. Usually obtained from yeast which synthesizes it from simple sugars such as glucose. Vitamin (antirachitic).
SKU | RCLST042995 |
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CAS number | 57-87-4 |
Molecular Formula | C28H44O |
Catalog Number | RCLST042995 |
Chemical Name | Ergosterol |
Synonyms | (3β,22E)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3β-ol; (24R)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3β-ol; 24-Methylcholesta-5,7,22-trien-3β-ol; 24R-Methylcholesta-5,7,22E-trien-3β-ol; 24α-Methyl-22E-dehydrocholesterol; 3β-Hydroxyergosta-5,7,22-triene; Ergosterin; Provitamin D; Provitamin D |
Molecular Weight | 396.65 |
Solubility | Acetone (Slightly, Heated), Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly, Heated) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | White Solid |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |