Dehydroergosterol
Synonym(s):Dehydroergosterol;DHE
- CAS NO.：516-85-8
- Empirical Formula: C28H42O
- Molecular Weight: 394.63
- MDL number: MFCD00083319
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:55:45
What is Dehydroergosterol?
The Uses of Dehydroergosterol
Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is suitable for the transfer of DHE from a population of donor (LD) to acceptor (LA) liposomes.
The Uses of Dehydroergosterol
A fluorescent cholesterol analog useful as a probe in membrane research.
What are the applications of Application
Dehydroergosterol is a fluorescent cholesterol analog useful as a probe in membrane research
Definition
ChEBI: A phytosterol consiting of ergostane having double bonds at the 5,6-, 7,8- 9,11- and 22,23-positions as well as a 3beta-hydroxy group.
General Description
Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is a fluorescent sterol that possesses similar biophysical properties as cholesterol. It is found in yeast cells and other fungi.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Dehydroergosterol (DHE) is used for the visualization of intracellular traffic and intracellular transport kinetics.
Properties of Dehydroergosterol
| Melting point: | 146° |
| Boiling point: | bp0.5 230° |
| alpha | D15 +149.2° (c = 1.9 in chloroform) |
| Density | 0.9894 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5100 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | -70°C |
| solubility | Acetone (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 14.88±0.70(Predicted) |
| color | Off-White to Pale Yellow |
| Stability: | Light Sensitive |
Safety information for Dehydroergosterol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H351:Carcinogenicity H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for Dehydroergosterol
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