Compound Q&A
What is (3beta,22E)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol (CAS: 57-87-4)?
Answer
(3beta,22E)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol, also known as ergosterol, is a natural sterol compound with the chemical formula C28H47O. It is a white crystalline powder, insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Ergosterol is commonly found in fungal cell membranes and serves as a precursor to vitamin D2. Its CAS number is 57-87-4, making it a key compound in biochemical research and industrial applications.
About
CAS No
57-87-4
English Name
(3beta,22E)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol
Molecular Formula
C28H44O
Molecular Weight
396.66 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)[C@@H](C)/C=C/[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2C3=CC=C4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
InChIKey
DNVPQKQSNYMLRS-APGDWVJJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
