Cholestenes

Lanosterol

Cholestenes are derivatives of cholestanes which have a double bond. One of the most significant cholestenes is cholecalciferol.

If there are two double bonds, the molecule is known as a "cholestadiene". Examples include fusidic acid, lanosterol, and stigmasterol.

See also

• Red yeast rice

External links

• MeSH Cholestenes
• PubChem - 5-Cholestene
• PubChem - 2-Cholestene