Product Data Sheet
Dehydroergosterol
Catalog No. A76090
Dehydroergosterol is a naturally occurring fluorescent sterol analog that serves as a biochemical assay reagent, exhibiting excitation and emission wavelengths of 325 nm and 375 nm, respectively. This compound mimics cholesterol in cellular membranes, allowing for real-time imaging when conjugated with cholesterol-binding proteins. It is an effective tool for studying the sterol environment and elucidating intracellular sterol transport dynamics in live cells.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A76090 |
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| M. Wt | 394.63 |
| Formula | C28H42O |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 516-85-8 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | CC([C@H](/C=C/[C@H]([C@]1(CC[C@]2(C3=CC=C4C[C@H](CC[C@@]4(C3=CC[C@@]21C)C)O)[H])[H])C)C)C |
Biological Activity
| Description | Dehydroergosterol is a naturally occurring fluorescent sterol analog that serves as a biochemical assay reagent, exhibiting excitation and emission wavelengths of 325 nm and 375 nm, respectively. This compound mimics cholesterol in cellular membranes, allowing for real-time imaging when conjugated with cholesterol-binding proteins. It is an effective tool for studying the sterol environment and elucidating intracellular sterol transport dynamics in live cells. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
