Beta-Sitosterol
Also known as: β-Sitosterol, Stigmast-5-en-3-ol, (3β)-Stigmast-5-en-3-ol, 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol, 24β-Ethylcholesterol, α-Dihydrofucosterol, α-Phytosterol, Sitosterol, Sitosterin, Prostasal, Cinchol, Quebrachol, Rhamnol, Nimbosterol, Harzol, Angelicin (steroid), Sobatum
Beta-Sitosterol (CAS 83-46-5) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C29H50O and a molecular weight of 414.707 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 139-142 ºC, a boiling point of 501.9±19.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 220.4±13.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 83-46-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-29681-6
- Molecular Formula
- C29H50O
- Molecular Weight
- 414.707 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 139-142 ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 501.9±19.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 220.4±13.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 414.386169 |
| PSA | 20.23000 |
| LogP | 10.73 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.521 |
| Additional Property | INSOLUBLE |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
- H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | IC50: 99.99±1.86 μg/mL (PPL)[1] |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Ong SL, et al. Porcine Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitory Agent Isolated from Medicinal Herb and Inhibition Kinetics of Extracts from Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertner. J Pharm (Cairo). 2016;2016:8764274. [2]. Tariq A, et al. Ethnomedicines and anti-parasitic activities of Pakistani medicinal plants against Plasmodia and Leishmania parasites. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. 2016 Sep 20;15(1):52. [3]. Zhao D, et al. Structural Features and Potent Antidepressant Effects of Total Sterols and β-sitosterol Extracted from Sargassum horneri. Mar Drugs. 2016 Jun 28;14(7). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Beta-Sitosterol?
The CAS number of Beta-Sitosterol is 83-46-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Beta-Sitosterol?
Beta-Sitosterol has molecular formula C29H50O and molecular weight 414.707 g/mol.
Is Beta-Sitosterol hazardous?
Beta-Sitosterol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Beta-Sitosterol?
For Beta-Sitosterol, Upstream Products: β-Sitosterol acetate, Stigmasterol, Daucosterol; Downstream Products: Daucosterol, Epitestosterone, β-Sitosterol acetate.
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