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beta-sitosterol
alt. (context organic compound English) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol n. (context organic compound English) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol
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Beta-Sitosterol
β-Sitosterol (beta-sitosterol) is one of several phytosterols (plant sterols) with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. Sitosterols are white, waxy powders with a characteristic odor. They are hydrophobic and soluble in alcohols.