Betasitosterol
Beta-Sitosterol is a plant-derived phytosterol structurally analogous to cholesterol. It belongs to the sterol subclass of triterpenoids and is characterized by a tetracyclic cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring system with a distinct ethyl substitution at the C24 position.
At LeafyLife, Beta-Sitosterol is obtained through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction followed by lipid fraction concentration and sterol refinement to achieve standardized purity suitable for pharmaceutical and functional nutrition applications.
Chemical Name: Beta-Sitosterol
Molecular Formula: C29H50O
Molecular Weight: 414.71 g/mol
Compound Class: Phytosterol
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Structural Features:
- Tetracyclic sterol nucleus
- Hydroxyl group at C3 position
- Ethyl substitution at C24
- Lipophilic hydrocarbon side chain
Its structural similarity to cholesterol underlies its physicochemical behavior in lipid- based systems and distinguishes it from polyphenolic compounds.