| Description | Ergosterol is the major sterol in fungi and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiproliferative properties. |
| Synonyms | 麦角固醇, Provitamin D, Ergosterin, Provitamin D2 |
| molecular weight | 396.65 |
| Molecular formula | C28H44O |
| CAS | 57-87-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 3 mg/ml (7.56 mM), Sonication is recommended. H2O: Insoluble |
| References | 1. Haubrich BA, et al. J Lipid Res. 2015 Feb;56(2):331-41. |