Ergosterol
Agent Name
Ergosterol
CAS Number
57-87-4
Formula
C28-H44-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
24-Methylcholesta-5,7,22-trien-3beta-ol; 24R-Methylcholesta-5,7,2E-trien-3beta-ol; 24alpha-Methyl-22E-dehydrocholesterol; Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3beta-ol; Ergosterin; Provitamin D2; Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol, (3beta,22E)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Vitamins and Derivatives
Description
Solid; Turns yellow on exposure to light and air; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Most important provitamin D, usually obtained from yeast; Used as a vitamin; [Merck Index] Used as a vitamin and to make vitamin D2 and cortisone; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Vitamin D."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.04E-09 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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