secasterone
Identification
| Name | secasterone |
| CAS Number | 164321-81-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C28 H46 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 446.67142000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J651.477D |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 0.05154 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for secasterone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for secasterone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(22R,23R,24S)-22,23-
dihydroxy-2alpha,3alpha-epoxy-24-methyl-5alpha-cholest-6-one
PubMed:
2,3-Epoxybrassinosteroids are intermediates in the biosynthesis of castasterone in seedlings of Secale cereale.
PubMed:
Biosynthesis of 2,3-epoxybrassinosteroids in seedlings of Secale cereale.