β-Sitosterol Acetate

Cat. No. FNK-NS571202

Description

CAS No.: 915-05-9
Formula: C₃₁H₅₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 456.74
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Storage: -20℃
PKG: Size 5 mg

Product Description
β-Sitosterol Acetate is the acetate ester of β-Sitosterol, a plant-derived sterol. It is a modified form of β-Sitosterol with potentially enhanced bioavailability and stability.

Other names
Stigmast-5-en-3-ol, acetate, (3β)-; β-Sitosterol 3-acetate; β-Sitosteryl acetate; Acetyl-β-sitosterol; Sitosteryl acetate; Stigmast-5-en-3β-ol, acetate; Stigmast-5-en-3β-yl acetate; Stigmast-5-en-3-ol, acetate; Sitosterol,β, acetate; 3β-Acetoxystigmast-5-ene; Sitosterol acetate; beta-Sitosteryl acetate; NSC 11922

Properties

• Chemical formula: C₃₁H₅₂O₂
• Molecular weight: 456.74 g/mol
• Appearance: Likely a white to off-white crystalline powder
• Melting point: Not specified in available data
• Solubility: Likely more lipophilic than β-Sitosterol, poorly soluble in water

Application and Usage

• Research tool in phytosterol studies
• Potential use in pharmaceutical formulations
• May be used in cosmetic products
• Investigated for potential cholesterol-lowering effects
• Possible applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods

Safety and Handling

• Use personal protective equipment (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses)
• Avoid skin contact and inhalation
• Store in a cool, dry place away from light
• Handle in accordance with good laboratory practices
• Specific safety data may be limited; handle with caution

Involved Human Diseases

• Hypercholesterolemia (potential cholesterol-lowering effects)
• Cardiovascular diseases (by extension of its potential lipid-lowering properties)

May have similar applications to β-Sitosterol in:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Inflammatory conditions
• Cancer research