Description

High-purity Brassicasterol (Ergosta-5,22-dien-3β-ol), a natural phytosterol found in canola oil and other plant sources, is important for metabolic and phytosterol research.

Technical Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C₂₈H₄₆O
• Molecular Weight: 398.7 g/mol
• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Solubility: Soluble in chloroform, DMSO; insoluble in water

IUPAC Name: (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol

InChI: InChI=1S/C28H46O/c1-18(2)19(3)7-8-20(4)24-11-12-25-23-10-9-21-17-22(29)13-15-27(21,5)26(23)14-16-28(24,25)6/h7-9,18-20,22-26,29H,10-17H2,1-6H3/b8-7+/t19-,20+,22-,23-,24+,25-,26-,27-,28+/m0/s1

InChIKey: OILXMJHPFNGGTO-ZAUYPBDWSA-N

Canonical SMILES: CC(C)C(C)C=CC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C

Isomeric SMILES: C[C@H](/C=C/[C@H](C)C(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)C

Synonyms: BRASSICASTEROL; 474-67-9; Brassicasterin; Ergosta-5,22-dien-3-ol, (3b,22E)-; Ergosta-5,22(E)-dien-3beta-ol; Ergosta-5,22E-dien-3beta-ol; 2B0KG2XFOF; (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol; …

Botanical Source: Rape seed meal

Key Features & Benefits

• Natural phytosterol
• Metabolic pathway marker
• Sterol biosynthesis intermediate
• Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis
• Full spectroscopic characterization

Research Applications

1. Metabolic Research

   • Sterol metabolism
   • Lipid pathway studies
   • Biosynthesis research
   • Metabolomics

2. Analytical Chemistry

   • Reference standard
   • Method development
   • Quality control
   • Food analysis

3. Biochemical Studies

   • Membrane biology
   • Sterol trafficking
   • Cell signaling
   • Lipid rafts

Storage & Handling

• Store at -20°C
• Protect from light and moisture
• Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
• Stock solution guidelines provided
• 24-month stability under recommended conditions

Quality Assurance

• GMP-compliant manufacturing
• Rigorous quality control
• Complete analytical documentation
• Traceable lot numbers
• Stability monitoring program

Package Sizes

• 10mg
• 25mg
• 50mg
• 100mg
• Bulk quantities available

Key Research Areas

1. Plant Biology

   • Sterol biosynthesis
   • Membrane composition
   • Plant development
   • Stress responses

2. Analytical Applications

   • Food analysis
   • Oil authentication
   • Quality control
   • Method validation

3. Metabolic Studies

   • Sterol metabolism
   • Lipid pathways
   • Membrane biology
   • Cellular processes

Physical Properties

• Melting Point: 148-149°C
• Optical Rotation: [α]D20 documented
• UV absorption: λmax provided
• Crystalline structure

Research Support

BIORLAB provides:

• Technical consultation
• Analytical method support
• Stability data
• Custom synthesis options
• Application Guidance

Current Applications

1. Food Science

   • Oil analysis
   • Authentication studies
   • Nutritional research
   • Quality control

2. Plant Research

   • Membrane studies
   • Development research
   • Stress responses
   • Metabolic pathways

Quality Control

• Identity confirmed by NMR/MS
• Purity verified by GC
• Structure confirmation
• Stability testing

Additional Information

1. Chemical Structure

   • 3β-hydroxy group
   • Two double bonds
   • Steroid nucleus
   • Side chain configuration

2. Analytical Methods

   • GC analysis protocols
   • HPLC methods
   • MS characterization
   • NMR analysis

This premium-grade Brassicasterol is designed for research institutions and analytical laboratories advancing metabolic and plant biology research.

For research and development purposes only. Not for human consumption or clinical use.