Product Description
China supplier of Beta-Sitosterol (CAS: 83-46-5)
Synonyms: Nimbosterol(6CI); 24A-Ethylcholesterol; Angelicin; Angelicin (steroid); Azuprostat; Betaprost; Cinchol; Cupreol; Harzol; β -Sitosterol
CAS: 83-46-5
Formula: C29H50O
Molecular Weight: 414.71.
EINECS: 201-480-6
Appearance: White solid
Assay: 98%
Package: 25kg/drum
Density: 0.97 g/cm3
Melting Point: 136-140 ° C(lit. )
Boiling Point: 501.9 ° C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 220.4 ° C
Usage: β -Sitosterol is one of several phytosterols with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. β -Sitosterol is widely distributed in the plant kingdom ans found in pecans, serenoa repens avocados.
Storage: Beta-Sitosterol should be storaged in Sealed, light and oxygen resistant
beta-Sitosterol Chemical Properties |
mp | 136-140 °C(lit.) |
alpha | -28 º (c=2, CHCl3) |
storage temp. | −20°C |
solubility | chloroform: 20 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
Merck | 8556 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 83-46-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | «beta»-Sitosterol(83-46-5) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Stigmast-5-en-3- ol, (3.beta.)-(83-46-5) |