24-methyl Cholesterol, CAS 23929-42-2

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: (3β,24ξ)-ergost-5-en-3-ol

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C28H48O

Formula Weight: 400,7

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 23929-42-2

Notes: 24-methyl Cholesterol is a phytosterol found in vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds that competitively inhibits the absorption of intestinal cholesterol and decreases the transcription of genes important for cholesterol metabolism.{28271} The cholesterol lowering effects of phytosterols, such as 24-methyl cholesterol, have been reported to be beneficial for lowering the incidence of atherosclerotic plaques.{20083} 24-methyl Cholesterol can also act as an agonist at liver X receptors (LXR) and, through activation of LXR signaling, has been shown to suppress the proliferation of prostate and breast cancer cells.{15405}

• SKU: CAY17344-5
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 17344-5
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 5 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK