474-63-5

474-63-5 structure

Name: Chalinasterol
Chemical Name: 24-methylenecholesterol
CAS Number: 474-63-5
Molecular Formula: C₂₈H₄₆O
Molecular Weight: 398.66400
Catalog: Research Areas Inflammation/Immunology
Create Date: 2017-07-16 10:41:38
Modify Date: 2025-08-26 12:44:37
24-Methylenecholesterol (Ostreasterol), a natural marine sterol, stimulates cholesterol acyltransferase in human macrophages. 24-Methylenecholesterol possess anti-aging effects in yeast. 24-methylenecholesterol enhances honey bee longevity and improves nurse bee physiology[1][2][3].

Name	24-methylenecholesterol
Synonyms	24-methylencholesterol Cholesterol, 24-methylene- Chalinasterol

Description	24-Methylenecholesterol (Ostreasterol), a natural marine sterol, stimulates cholesterol acyltransferase in human macrophages. 24-Methylenecholesterol possess anti-aging effects in yeast. 24-methylenecholesterol enhances honey bee longevity and improves nurse bee physiology[1][2][3].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology
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