Compound Q&A
How is (6beta,17alpha,22R)-6,14,17,20-Tetrahydroxy-22,26-epoxyergosta-2,4,24-triene-1,26-dione (CAS: 81644-34-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
(6beta,17alpha,22R)-6,14,17,20-Tetrahydroxy-22,26-epoxyergosta-2,4,24-triene-1,26-dione is synthesized via a series of enzymatic reactions followed by chemical modifications. Commonly, it is obtained from the fermentation of ergot fungi, where it is isolated and then chemically modified to achieve the desired structure. The synthesis involves the use of enzymatic hydrolysis and chemical epoxidation of ergosterol derivatives.
About
CAS No
81644-34-0
English Name
(6beta,17alpha,22R)-6,14,17,20-Tetrahydroxy-22,26-epoxyergosta-2,4,24-triene-1,26-dione
Molecular Formula
C28H38O7
Molecular Weight
486.6050000000003 g/mol
SMILES
CC=1C[C@@H](OC(=O)C=1C)[C@@](O)(C)[C@]4(O)CC[C@@]3(O)[C@@H]5C[C@@H](O)\C2=C\C=C/C(=O)[C@]2(C)[C@H]5CC[C@@]34C
InChIKey
IBJZGHYOMSKIJB-TWLFGGHSSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-29 04:03
