Ergostane

Ergostane
Names
IUPAC name
(8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5S)-5,6-Dimethylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene
Identifiers
25318-39-2
511-20-6 (5α)-ergostane
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
PubChem 6857535
Properties
C28H50
Molar mass 386.71 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ergostane is a tetracyclic triterpene. The compound itself has no know uses; however various functionalized analogues are produced by plants and animals. The most important of these are the heavily derivatised withanolides.[1][2] However simpler forms do exist, such as the sterol campestanol.

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References

  1. Glotter, E. (1991). "Withanolides and related ergostane-type steroids". Natural Product Reports. 8 (4): 415. doi:10.1039/np9910800415. ISSN 0265-0568.
  2. Kirson, Isaac; Glotter, Erwin (1981). "Recent Developments in Naturally Occurring Ergostane-Type Steroids. A Review". Journal of Natural Products. 44 (6): 633–647. doi:10.1021/np50018a001. ISSN 0163-3864.
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