Spinasterol Explained

α-Spinasterol is a stigmastane-type phytosterol found in a variety of plant sources such as spinach,^[1] from which it gets its name.

The chemical was recently found in Gordonia ceylanica, the first time that this chemical was found in the Gordonia species.

See also

• Chondrillasterol 24R isomer
• Stigmasterol 5,22-dien isomer

Further reading

• Herath HM, Athukoralage PS, Jamie JF . A new oleanane triterpenoid from Gordonia ceylanica . Natural Product Letters . 15 . 5 . 339–44 . 2001 . 11841118 . 10.1080/10575630108041301. 28253042 .

Notes and References

1. Spinasterol and Some of Its Esters . The Journal of Biological Chemistry . 1932 . 95 . 311–5 . Merrill C. . Hart . Frederick W. . Heyl . 1. 10.1016/S0021-9258(18)76377-1 . free .