Product: | Sitostanol | ||||
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Catalog Number: | 920 | ||||
CAS Number: | 19466-47-8 | ||||
Synonyms: |
Stigmastanol; β-Sistostanol; β-Sitostanol; 24α-Ethyl-5α-cholestan-3β-ol; Dihydro-β-sitosterol; Stigmastan-3β-ol |
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Formula: | C29H52O | ||||
Chemical Purity: | >95% | ||||
Molecular Weight: | 416.72 | ||||
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Category: | Unlabeled Steroids and Hormones | ||||
Stability: | Stable under recommended storage conditions. | ||||
Transportation: |
Non-hazardous for Transport |
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Literature References: |
Batta, Ashok K.; Xu, Guorong; Honda, Akira; Miyazaki, Teruo; Salen, Gerald, Stigmasterol reduces plasma cholesterol levels and inhibits hepatic synthesis and intestinal absorption in the rat. Metabolism, Clinical and Experimental, 2006, 55 (3): 292–299.; Heinemann T; Pietruck B; Kullak-Ublick G; von Bergmann K., Comparison of sitosterol and sitostanol on inhibition of intestinal cholesterol absorption. Agents and actions. Supplements, 1988, 26: 117–122. |
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Applications: | A phytosterol found in many plant sources. Inhibits the absorption of cholesterol. May also inhibit the biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Used to prevent heart disease and high cholesterol. |