Ergosterol is a sterol component in fungal cell membranes, analogous to cholesterol in animal cells. It serves as a precursor to vitamin D₂ and is targeted by antifungal agents to disrupt cell membrane integrity. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Provitamin D₂ and Ergosterin. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 444679.
Ergosterol
| CAS No | 57-87-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C28H44O |
| Molecular Weight | 396.6 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (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 |
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Ergosterol is a sterol component in fungal cell membranes, analogous to cholesterol in animal cells. It serves as a precursor to vitamin D₂ and is targeted by antifungal agents to disrupt cell membrane integrity.
The listed CAS number is 57-87-4.
The listed molecular formula is C28H44O.
The listed molecular weight is 396.6 g/mol.
(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.
The source lists Provitamin D₂ and Ergosterin.