Episterol

Episterol
Ball-and-stick model of episterol
Names
IUPAC name
(3S,5S,10S,13R,14R,17R)-10,

13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methyl-5-methylideneheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,5,6,9,11,

12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
Identifiers
57-87-4 Yes
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MeSH Episterol
PubChem 47205103
Properties
C28H46O
Molar mass 398.66 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Episterol is a sterol involved in the biosynthesis of steroids. Episterol is converted from 24-methylenelophenol. Episterol is converted to 5-dehydroepisterol by the enzyme lathosterol oxidase. Episterol is also known to be a precursor to ergosterol.

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