(22E,24R)-5α-Ergosta-2,22-dien-6-one C28H44O
2011

(22E,24R)-5α-Ergosta-2,22-dien-6-one Crystal Structure

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Sheng Liu-qing, Zeng Fang, Chen Fei, Xia Chun-nian

Primary Institution: Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Polytechnic

Conclusion

The crystal structure of (22E,24R)-5α-Ergosta-2,22-dien-6-one was successfully determined, revealing specific conformations of its molecular rings.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study details the molecular structure and conformations of the compound.
  • Crystals suitable for analysis were formed from a specific solvent mixture.
  • X-ray diffraction techniques were employed to determine the crystal structure.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a molecule called (22E,24R)-5α-Ergosta-2,22-dien-6-one and found out how its parts are arranged in a crystal.

Methodology

Crystals were obtained by slow evaporation from a mixture of acetone and ethanol, and the structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811002388

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