Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%)

Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%) is a phytosterol with oral activity. Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%) interferes with a variety of cell signaling pathways, including the cell cycle, apoptosis and cell proliferation. Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%) has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor activities[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[83-46-5]

Product Name Alternative

β-Sitosterol (purity>75%) ; 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol (purity>75%)

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319

Target

Apoptosis

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Apoptosis

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/beta-sitosterol-purity-75.html

Purity

98.0

Solubility

DMF : 16.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

CC[C@@H](C(C)C)CC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CC=C4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C

Molecular Formula

C29H50O

Molecular Weight

414.71

Precautions

H302, H315, H319

References & Citations

[1]Awad AB, et al. Inhibition of growth and stimulation of apoptosis by beta-sitosterol treatment of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells in culture. Int J Mol Med. 2000 May;5 (5) :541-5.|[2]Baskar AA, et al. Chemopreventive potential of beta-Sitosterol in experimental colon cancer model--an in vitro and In vivo study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2010 Jun 4;10:24.|[3]Gupta R, et al. Antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of β-sitosterol in streptozotocin-induced experimental hyperglycemia. J Diabetes. 2011 Mar;3 (1) :29-37.