| Description | Lichesterol is extracted from polyene antibiotic-resistant Candida albicans. |
| molecular weight | 396.65 |
| Molecular formula | C28H44O |
| CAS | 50657-31-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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