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β-Sitosterol

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CAS Number 83-46-5 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,2R,5S,10S,11S,14R,15R)-14-[(2R,5R)-5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-7-en-5-ol
IUPAC Traditional name
β-sitosterol

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 83-46-5

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease
Biological Activity:
β-sitosterol reduces blood levels of cholesterol, and is sometimes used in treating hypercholesterolemia. β-Sitosterol inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestine. When the sterol is absorbed in the intestine, it is transported by lipoproteins and incorporated into the cellular membrane. Phytosterols and phytostanols both inhibit the uptake of dietary and biliary cholesterol, decreasing the levels of LDL and serum total cholesterol. [1][2]

REFERENCES

  • Matsuoka K et al. Chem Phys Lipids. 2008 Aug;154(2):87-93.