Ergosterol CAS 57-87-4

Product Name: Ergosterol
Synonyms: (22E)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol;(22E,24R)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol;(3beta)-Ergosta-5,7,22- trien-3-ol;ergosta-5:6,7:8,22:23-trien-3-ol;7,22-trien-3-ol,( 57189680,3.beta.)-Ergosta-5 delta-5,7,22-ergostatrien-3beta-ol;Ergosterol (22E)-Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3β-ol;Ergosterol hydrate, 96% (dry wt.), cont. up to ca 6% water;3β-Hydroxy-5,7,22-ergostatriene, 5,7,22-Ergostatrien-3β-ol, Provitamin D2
CAS: 57-87-4
MF: C28H44O
MW: 396.65
EINECS: 200-352-7
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Steroids;Biochemistry;Hydroxysteroids;Vitamins;Vitamins and derivatives;-;chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Antibiotic;Inhibitors
Mol File: 57-87-4.mol
Ergosterol Structure
Ergosterol Chemical Properties
Melting point 156-158 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 250 °C (1.3 mmHg)
alpha -120 º (c=1, CHC13)
density 0.9784 (rough estimate)
refractive index -112.5 ° (C=1, THF)
storage temp. 2-8°C
form Crystalline Powder or Crystalline Needles
color White to off-white
optical activity [α]20/D 120±10°, c = 1% in chloroform
Water Solubility PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE
Sensitive Light Sensitive
Merck 14,3659
BRN 2338604
Stability: Stable, but may be light or air sensitive. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 57-87-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Ergosterol(57-87-4)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T+,T,Xn
Risk Statements 28-48/20/22-40-38-25-67-36/38-22-20-63
Safety Statements 28-36/37-45-26
RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
F 1-3-8-10
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
HS Code 29334900
Hazardous Substances Data 57-87-4(Hazardous Substances Data)