| Bioactivity | 24(28)-Dehydroergosterol is a derivative of Episterol. Episterol is a sterol involved in the biosynthesis of steroids[1][2]. |
| Name | 24(28)-Dehydroergosterol |
| CAS | 29560-24-5 |
| Formula | C28H42O |
| Molar Mass | 394.63 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Arthington-Skaggs BA, et al. Quantitation of ergosterol content: novel method for determination of fluconazole susceptibility of Candida albicans. J Clin Microbiol. 1999;37(10):3332-3337. [2]. Zinser E, et al. Sterol composition of yeast organelle membranes and subcellular distribution of enzymes involved in sterol metabolism. J Bacteriol. 1993;175(10):2853-2858. |