Showing chemical card for 4α-methyl-zymosterol (CFc000337634)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:33 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337634
Molecule Identification
Common Name
4α-methyl-zymosterol
Definition
4α-methyl-zymosterol belongs to cholesterols and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a 3-hydroxylated cholestane core. 4α-methyl-zymosterol is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4α-methyl-zymosterol can be found in a number of food items such as chinese chestnut, durian, cucurbita (gourd), and apricot, which makes 4α-methyl-zymosterol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cholesterols and derivatives. Cholesterols and derivatives are compounds containing a 3-hydroxylated cholestane core.
