α-Ecdysone, CAS 3604-87-3

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: (5β)-2β,3β,14,22R,25-pentahydroxy-cholest-7-en-6-one

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C27H44O6

Formula Weight: 464,6

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 3604-87-3

Notes: α-Ecdysone is a prohormone of 20-hydroxy ecdysone (Item No. 16145), an insect-molting, ecdysteroid hormone.{26314} The insect neurohormone, prothoracicotropic hormone, stimulates prothoracic glands to release α-ecdysone, which is then rapidly converted to its active metabolite, 20-hydroxy ecdysone.{29978,29979}

• SKU: CAY11711-5
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 11711-5
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 5 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK