| Description | 24-Methylenecholesterol (24 Methylenecholesterol) is a natural marine sterol, which stimulates cholesterol acyl transferase (ACAT) in human macrophages. |
| Synonyms | 24Methylenecholesterol, 24 Methylenecholesterol, Chalinasterol, 24-亚甲基胆固醇, Ostreasterol |
| molecular weight | 398.66 |
| Molecular formula | C28H46O |
| CAS | 474-63-5 |
| Storage | store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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