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DEHYDROERGOSTEROL

Synonym(s):Dehydroergosterol;DHE

DEHYDROERGOSTEROL Structural

What is DEHYDROERGOSTEROL?

The Uses of DEHYDROERGOSTEROL

Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is suitable for the transfer of DHE from a population of donor (LD) to acceptor (LA) liposomes.

The Uses of DEHYDROERGOSTEROL

A fluorescent cholesterol analog useful as a probe in membrane research.

What are the applications of Application

Dehydroergosterol is a fluorescent cholesterol analog useful as a probe in membrane research

Definition

ChEBI: A phytosterol consiting of ergostane having double bonds at the 5,6-, 7,8- 9,11- and 22,23-positions as well as a 3beta-hydroxy group.

General Description

Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is a fluorescent sterol that possesses similar biophysical properties as cholesterol. It is found in yeast cells and other fungi.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is used for the visualization of intracellular traffic and intracellular transport kinetics.

Properties of DEHYDROERGOSTEROL

Melting point: 146°
Boiling point: bp0.5 230°
alpha  D15 +149.2° (c = 1.9 in chloroform)
Density  0.9894 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5100 (estimate)
storage temp.  -70°C
solubility  Acetone (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 14.88±0.70(Predicted)
color  Off-White to Pale Yellow
Stability: Light Sensitive

Safety information for DEHYDROERGOSTEROL

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H351:Carcinogenicity
H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes P201:Obtain special instructions before use.
P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for DEHYDROERGOSTEROL

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