Last update 26 Feb 2026

Sitosterol

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
(-)-β-Sitosterol, (24R)-Ethylcholest-5-en-3beta-ol, (24R)-ethylcholest-5-en-3β-ol
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Target-
Action
inhibitors
Mechanism
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
Inactive Indication-
Originator Organization
Inactive Organization-
License Organization-
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
Germany (20 Jun 1999),
Regulation-
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC29H50O
InChIKeyKZJWDPNRJALLNS-VJSFXXLFSA-N
CAS Registry83-46-5

External Link

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R&D Status

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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Germany
20 Jun 1999
Hypercholesterolemia---
Hyperlipidemias---
Developing
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OsteoporosisPreclinical
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19 Feb 2025
Diabetic foot ulcerPreclinical
China
01 Jan 2024
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