Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%)

• Description:

  Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%) is a phytosterol with oral activity. Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%) interferes with a variety of cell signaling pathways, including the cell cycle, apoptosis and cell proliferation. Beta-Sitosterol (purity>75%) has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor activities[1][2][3].

• Product Name Alternative:

  β-Sitosterol (purity>75%) ; 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol (purity>75%)

• UNSPSC:

  12352211

• Hazard Statement:

  H302, H315, H319

• Target:

  Apoptosis

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Apoptosis

• Applications:

  COVID-19-immunoregulation

• Field of Research:

  Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/beta-sitosterol-purity-75.html

• Purity:

  98.0

• Solubility:

  DMF : 16.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

• Smiles:

  CC[C@@H](C(C)C)CC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CC=C4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C

• Molecular Formula:

  C29H50O

• Molecular Weight:

  414.71

• Precautions:

  H302, H315, H319

• References & Citations:

  [1]Awad AB, et al. Inhibition of growth and stimulation of apoptosis by beta-sitosterol treatment of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells in culture. Int J Mol Med. 2000 May;5 (5) :541-5.|[2]Baskar AA, et al. Chemopreventive potential of beta-Sitosterol in experimental colon cancer model--an in vitro and In vivo study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2010 Jun 4;10:24.|[3]Gupta R, et al. Antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of β-sitosterol in streptozotocin-induced experimental hyperglycemia. J Diabetes. 2011 Mar;3 (1) :29-37.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category:

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  [83-46-5]