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Lanosterol

Also known as Lanosterin, Lanosta-8,24-dien-3beta-ol, (3beta)-lanosta-8,24-dien-3-ol

CAS 79-63-0Formula C30H50OMolar mass 426.73 g/molEC 201-214-9
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Lanosterol chemical structure, C30H50O, CAS 79-63-0
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
79-63-0
Formula
C30H50O
Molar mass
426.73 g/mol
EC number
201-214-9
HS code
290613
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is Lanosterol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Lanosterol is a tetracyclic triterpenoid that is lanosta-8,24-diene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at the 3beta position. It is the compound from which all steroids are derived. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a plant metabolite, a bacterial metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a 14alpha-methyl steroid, a tetracyclic triterpenoid and a 3beta-sterol. It derives from a hydride of a lanostane.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3S,5R,10S,13R,14R,17R)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
CAS number
79-63-0 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
201-214-9
Molecular formula
C30H50O
UNII
1J05Z83K3M
MDL number
MFCD00021108
INCI name
LANOSTEROL
InChIKey
CAHGCLMLTWQZNJ-BQNIITSRSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C30H50O/c1-20(2)10-9-11-21(3)22-14-18-30(8)24-12-13-25-27(4,5)26(31)16-17-28(25,6)23(24)15-19-29(22,30)7/h10,21-22,25-26,31H,9,11-19H2,1-8H3/t21-,22-,25+,26+,28-,29-,30+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)=CCCC(C)C1CCC2(C)C3=C(CCC12C)C1(C)CCC(O)C(C)(C)C1CC3
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](CCC=C(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([C@@]1(CCC3=C2CC[C@@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4(C)C)O)C)C)C

Synonyms

  • Lanosterin
  • Lanosta-8,24-dien-3beta-ol
  • (3beta)-lanosta-8,24-dien-3-ol
  • Kryptosterol
  • Lanosta-8,24-dien-3-ol, (3beta)-
  • (3S,5R,10S,13R,14R,17R)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
  • 4,4',14alpha-Trimethyl-5alpha-cholesta-8,24-dien-3beta-ol
  • (3S,5R,10S,13R,14R,17R)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-17-((2R)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)-2,3,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta(a)phenanthren-3-ol
  • 4,4,14 alpha-trimethyl-5 alpha-cholesta-8,24-dien-3 beta-ol
  • Lanster
  • Botalan base 138
  • Lanosta-8,24-dienol
  • Cryptosterol
  • Isocholesterol
  • Lanosterol (Technical Grade)
  • Botalan base
  • Cholesta-8,24-dien-3-ol, 4,4,14-trimethyl-, (3beta,5alpha)-
  • (3S,5R,10S,13R,14R,17R)-17-[(1R)-1,5-dimethylhex-4-enyl]-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
  • Lanostadien-3-beta-ol
  • lanostcrol
  • Lanososterol
  • Lanostereol
  • Lanosta-8,24-dien-3-beta-ol
  • (3-beta)-Lanosta-8,24-dien-3-ol
  • Lanosterol - 90%
Show all 30 synonyms
  • 8,24-Lanostadiene-3?-ol
  • Lanosta-8, (3beta)-
  • Lanosterol, >=93%, powder
  • 3?-Hydroxy-8,24-lanostadiene
  • (3-beta)-lanosta-24-dien-3-ol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
426.73 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
426.3862 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
8.48calc.
Topological polar surface area
20.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
31calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.87calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
7calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCC2C3=C(CCC2C1)C1CCCC1CC3

C1CCC2C3=C(CCC2C1)C1CCCC1CC3

4 rings, 17 atoms.

160 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name LANOSTEROL(antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning)

Roles

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • fungal metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite
  • plant metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Functional uses

  • Anti-static agent
  • Softener and conditioner

Cosmetic functions

  • Antistatic
  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning
  • Skin conditioning - emollient

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Lanosterol is traded under.

HS 2906.13Indicative HS code

Sterols and inositols

World exports in 2024
$316M
−12.1% vs 2023, imports $291M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China42.0%
  2. United States16.4%
  3. Netherlands9.6%
Top importers
  1. Ecuador * partner reported13.0%
  2. China13.0%
  3. United States9.4%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Lanosterol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Lanosterol, based on the data on this page

What is Lanosterol?

Lanosterol is a tetracyclic triterpenoid that is lanosta-8,24-diene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at the 3beta position. It is the compound from which all steroids are derived.

What is the CAS number of Lanosterol?

The CAS registry number of Lanosterol is 79-63-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Lanosterol?

The molecular formula of Lanosterol is C30H50O and its molar mass is 426.73 g/mol.

What is Lanosterol used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Lanosterol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Lanosterol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Lanosterol?

Lanosterol is usually classified under HS code 290613 (Sterols and inositols). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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