Episterol
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Episterol
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CAS No:
474-68-0
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Formula:
C28H46O
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Chemical Name:
Episterol
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Synonyms:
Ergosta-7,24(28)-dien-3-ol,(3β,5α)-;5α-Ergosta-7,24(28)-dien-3β-ol;(3β,5α)-Ergosta-7,24(28)-dien-3-ol;24-Methylene-5α-cholest-7-en-3β-ol;Episterol;Δ7,24(28)-Ergostadienol;Episterin;24-Methyl-5α-cholesta-7,24(28)-dien-3β-ol;24-Methylenecholesta-7,24(28)-dien-3β-ol
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Description
Solid
Episterol is a member of phytosterols, an ergostanoid, a 9xi-episterol and a Delta(7)-sterol. It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It derives from a hydride of a 5alpha-ergostane.
Episterol Use and Manufacturing
Episterol is a compound influencing ergosterol biosynthesis, and thus acting as an antifungal agent.
Lipids -> Sterol Lipids [ST] -> Sterols [ST01] -> Ergosterols and C24-methyl derivatives [ST0103]
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:398.7
XLogP3:8.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:1
Rotatable Bond Count:5
Exact Mass:398.354866087
Monoisotopic Mass:398.354866087
Topological Polar Surface Area:20.2
Heavy Atom Count:29
Complexity:659
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:8
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes