Ergosterol

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Description

A membrane lipid found almost exclusively in fungi. It is used as an indicator of living fungal biomass.

Specifications

Cas No.	57-87-4
Product ID	E6825
Product Name	Ergosterol
Chemical Name	(3
Synonym	Ergosterin, Provitamin D2.
Formula Wt.	396.65
Melting Point	168^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water. Soluble in chloroform, boiling ether, boiling alcohol.
Stability	Protect from light and air.
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Mille-lindblom C, von Wachenfeldt E, Tranvik LJ. J Microbiol Methods. 59:253-62 (2004). Kasparovsky T, Blein JP, Mikes V. Plant Physiol Biochem. 42:429-35 (2004).