5-Dehydroepisterol
5-Dehydroepisterol is a sterol derivative exhibiting anti-fungal properties, synthesized by the enzyme C-5 sterol desaturase. It serves as a metabolic precursor to 24-methylenecholesterol via 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase, making it a relevant biochemical tool for studying sterol biosynthesis in fungal and plant systems.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
23582-83-4
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology
Smiles
C[C@@]12[C@] (C=3[C@@] ([C@]4 (C) C (=CC3) C[C@@H] (O) CC4) (CC1) [H]) (CC[C@@]2 ([C@@H] (CCC (C (C) C) =C) C) [H]) [H]
Molecular Formula
C28H44O
Molecular Weight
396.65
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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