Product Name: Ergosterol
Other Name: Ergosterol hydrate
CAS No.: 57-87-4
Chemical Structure:
Ergosterol Application:
Ergosterol is a sterol compound naturally present in fungal cell membranes and widely used as a functional raw material in industrial bioprocessing, fermentation optimization, and specialized chemical manufacturing. With its rigid polycyclic structure and defined UV-absorbing properties, Ergosterol is recognized as a valuable biochemical component for companies engaged in microbial cultivation, analytical reference preparation, and ingredient development for biochemical research.
Ergosterol serves as a key indicator of fungal biomass and metabolic activity, enabling manufacturers to monitor fermentation conditions and evaluate production efficiency in yeast- or mold-based systems. Its stability and reproducible behavior make it suitable for use in process control, assay standardization, and formulation studies where sterol-type molecules are necessary.
Beyond analytical and fermentation applications, Ergosterol is also incorporated into industrial formulations that require sterol-based structural enhancement or membrane-model materials, particularly in R&D environments focused on lipid chemistry and sterol–protein interaction analysis. Large-scale producers value Ergosterol for its predictable thermal properties, compatibility with organic solvents, and integration into various testing or formulation workflows. Its role is technical and science-driven, making it an important input for organizations that work with microbial fermentation, biochemical assay development, sterol standardization, and fermentation-derived process engineering.
As demand for high-quality biochemical indicators continues to expand across fermentation technology, bio-industry R&D, and quality-control laboratories, Ergosterol remains a reliable and widely adopted compound due to its structural consistency and functional relevance in fungal metabolite analysis. Applications:
1. Fermentation Process Indicator
Used as a measurable sterol marker for evaluating fungal growth, optimizing fermentation conditions, and supporting biomass-related assessments in industrial microbial production.
2. Analytical Standard in Biochemical Testing
Applied as a reference material in chromatography and spectroscopic assays where accurate sterol quantification is required by research facilities and QC laboratories.
3. Lipid and Membrane Research Material
Utilized in model membrane studies and sterol-interaction research, supporting R&D teams working on lipid behavior, membrane functionality, and structural biology projects.
Ergosterol Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
Ergosterol Storage:
Please store in a well ventilated, dry place at -20 ℃ and avoid direct sunlight.
