Beta Sitosterol

Cas 83-46-5

Beta Sitosterol Cas 83-46-5

Beta Sitosterol Cas 83-46-5

Chemical Properties Of Beta Sitosterol Cas 83-46-5

  • Beta-Sitosterol (MF: C₂₉H₅₀O, MW: 414.71) exists as a crystalline solid at room temperature, appearing white to off-white, odorless, and tasteless. Widely present in vegetable oils (soybean oil, peanut oil, corn oil), nuts, seeds, legumes, and vegetables, β-sitosterol is an essential component of plant cell membranes. Due to their unique biological and physicochemical properties.
  • β-sitosterol and its sterol derivatives are extensively utilized in pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, animal feed, and other industries.

Product Description Of Beta Sitosterol Cas 83-46-5

Item Specification
Boiling point 501.9°C (760 mmHg)
Melting point 136–140°C (lit.)
Density 0.97–1.0 g/cm³
Specific rotation -28º (c=2, CHCl₃)
Flash point 220.4±13.7 °C
Refractive index 1.5000 (estimate)
Acidity Constant (pKa) 15.03±0.70
Solubility Insoluble in water; highly soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide; slightly soluble in ethanol, acetone

Product Application Of Beta Sitosterol Cas 83-46-5

  1. Nutrition & Health Products: Beta-Sitosterol is a key lipid-lowering ingredient that competitively inhibits intestinal cholesterol absorption and reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL). It improves prostate health and alleviates symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  2. Food Industry: As a food additive, Beta-Sitosterol is used in functional foods, plant-based milks, edible oils, etc., to fortify sterol content; serves as an oil antioxidant to extend shelf life.
  3. Pharmaceutical Field: As a pharmaceutical intermediate, Sitosterol is used in cholesterol-lowering drug and prostate drug development; research into anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor adjuvant therapies.
  4. Cosmetics: Natural emulsifier and moisturizer that strengthens the skin barrier, used in creams, lotions, etc.
  5. Other: Sitosterol can serve as a feed additive to enhance animal growth performance and immunity; plant cell culture additive; structural stabilizer for liposome/nanoparticle formulations.
Packaging Method Of Beta Sitosterol Cas 83-46-5
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