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Synonyms: (5alpha,6alpha,7alpha,22R)-6,7-Epoxy-5,20,22-trihydroxy-1-oxo-ergosta-2,24-dien-26-oic acid delta-lactone; Withaniol
Molecular Formula: C28H38O6
Molecular Weight: 470.6
Linear Structural Formula: C28H38O6
MDL Number: MFCD07779143
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: C28-steroidal lactone that can induce nerve development and improve nervous system function. Potential therapeutic for neurologic disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In primary rat cortical neurons, withanolide A significantly up-regulated IDE levels, a prominent enzyme involved in degrading amyloid ß protein, which may help to clear excess amyloid ß protein from an Alzheimer's-inflicted brain.
Other Notes: USP issued SDS can be found here.