Title: g-Ergostenol
CAS Registry Number: 516-78-9
CAS Name: (3b,5a)-Ergost-7-en-3-ol
Molecular Formula: C28H48O
Molecular Weight: 400.68
Percent Composition: C 83.93%, H 12.07%, O 3.99%
Literature References: From 22,23-dihydroergosterol: Laucht,
Z. Physiol. Chem. 237, 236 (1935); from ergosterol: Wieland, Benend,
Ann. 554, 1 (1943); Bladon
et al., J. Chem. Soc. 1951, 2402.
Properties: Crystals from isopropanol, mp 146°. Seems optically inactive.
Melting point: mp 146°
Derivative Type: Acetate
Molecular Formula: C30H50O2
Molecular Weight: 442.72
Percent Composition: C 81.39%, H 11.38%, O 7.23%
Properties: mp 157°. [a]D14 -5.3° (c = 0.7 in chloroform).
Melting point: mp 157°
Optical Rotation: [a]D14 -5.3° (c = 0.7 in chloroform)
Derivative Type: Benzoate
Molecular Formula: C35H52O2
Molecular Weight: 504.79
Percent Composition: C 83.28%, H 10.38%, O 6.34%
Properties: mp 179°.
Melting point: mp 179°
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.