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Ergosterol
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 168oC
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).
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