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Ergosterol

CAS 57-87-4C28H44OMW 396.6

Ergosterol (CAS 57-87-4) — formula C28H44O, molecular weight 396.6; category organic chemicals.

Product Description

Ergosterol (CAS 57-87-4) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C28H44O comprises 28 C, 44 H, 1 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 396.6. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 170, boiling point around 250 °C at 0.01 mm Hg, LogP about 7.4. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.

Product Overview

CAS Number57-87-4
Molecular FormulaC28H44O
Molecular Weight396.6
Melting Point170
Boiling Point250 °C at 0.01 mm Hg
LogP7.4
ApplicationsMost important provitamin D, usually obtained from yeast, vitamin, Used as a vitamin and to make vitamin D2 and cortisone, CHEM INT FOR VITAMIN D2, Antirachitic vitamin
CategoryOrganic Chemicals

Applications

Documented applications: Most important provitamin D, usually obtained from yeast, vitamin, Used as a vitamin and to make vitamin D2 and cortisone, CHEM INT FOR VITAMIN D2, Antirachitic vitamin.

Technical Profile

What this product is

Ergosterol is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 57-87-4 and molecular formula C28H44O (molecular weight 396.6), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 57-87-4

Its molecular formula C28H44O comprises 28 C, 44 H, 1 O atoms.

Also known as: Ergosterol · 麦角甾醇

Category: organic chemicals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ergosterol?

The CAS registry number of Ergosterol is 57-87-4.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ergosterol?

Molecular formula C28H44O, molecular weight 396.6.

What other names is Ergosterol known by?

It is also registered under: Ergosterol, 麦角甾醇.

What are the documented applications of Ergosterol?

Recorded applications: Most important provitamin D, usually obtained from yeast, vitamin, Used as a vitamin and to make vitamin D2 and cortisone, CHEM INT FOR VITAMIN D2, Antirachitic vitamin.

Which category does Ergosterol belong to?

Category: Organic Chemicals.

Packaging & documentation

Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for Ergosterol (CAS 57-87-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number57-87-4
PubChem CID444679
Molecular formulaC28H44O
IUPAC name(3S,9S,10R,13R,14R,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
UNII (FDA)Z30RAY509F

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight396.6
XLogP37.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass396.339216023
Monoisotopic Mass396.339216023
Topological Polar Surface Area20.2
Heavy Atom Count29

Physicochemical values on record

Boiling Point250 °C at 0.01 mm Hg
Melting Point170
Melting Point170 °C
Solubility16 mg/mL
Density1.04

Documented uses on record

    Most important provitamin D, usually obtained from yeast; Used as a vitamin; [Merck Index] Used as a vitamin and to make vitamin D2 and cortisone; [HSDB]Antirachitic vitamin; when irradiated with UV light, it has vitamin D activity; source of estradiol.

    Synonyms and trade names

    ERGOSTEROL; 57-87-4; Provitamin D2; Ergosterin; Z30RAY509F; (22E)-ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3beta-ol; Ergosta-5,7,22E-trien-3beta-ol; Provitamin D 2; Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3beta-ol; (22E,24S)-24-methylcholesta-5,7,22-trien-3beta-ol; CHEBI:16933; DTXSID90878679; Pro Vitamin D2; Pro-Vitamin D2; D2, Pro-Vitamin; RefChem:35975

    Regulatory listings held on file

    Regulatory & Food ContactCIR / INCI: Undefined function
    GHS notification summary2.1% (1 / 47)

    GHS hazard classification

    GHS notification summary2.1% (1 / 47)
    Reported hazard statementsH300 (12.8%), H413 (85.1%)

    This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 2.1% (1 of 47) of reports.

    H300 (12.8%): Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

    What the public record says

    Ergosterol · CAS 57-87-4 · C28H44O. UNII Z30RAY509F. Boiling Point: 250 °C at 0.01 mm Hg; Melting Point: 170; Melting Point: 170 °C.

    Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.

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