stigmastane
Stigmastane is a saturated tetracyclic triterpene. It is a derivative of stigmasta-4,22-dien-3-one, and it is found in certain plants. Stigmastane has a molecular formula of C29H52 and a molecular weight of 404.72 g/mol. It is a colorless solid with a melting point of 112-113 °C. Stigmastane is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
Stigmastane has been isolated from various plant sources, including the roots of Panax ginseng, the leaves
In terms of chemical structure, stigmastane features a characteristic four-ring steroid nucleus, with a side chain