(24r)-4alpha,14alpha,24-trimethyl-5alpha-cholesta-8,25(27)-dien-3beta-ol is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). (24r)-4alpha,14alpha,24-trimethyl-5alpha-cholesta-8,25(27)-dien-3beta-ol can be found in french plantain, which makes (24r)-4alpha,14alpha,24-trimethyl-5alpha-cholesta-8,25(27)-dien-3beta-ol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as ergosterols and derivatives. These are steroids containing ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3beta-ol or a derivative thereof, which is based on the 3beta-hydroxylated ergostane skeleton.
