STUDY ON THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SURFACE ACTIVITIES OF HYDROPHILIC DERIVATIVES OF β-SITOSTEROL

摘要

Phytosterol means all the alcohol compounds with steroid moiety found in higher plant life and at least 44 sterols have been identified [1]. The most abundant phytosterol is β-sitosterol (24-ethyl-5-cholestene-3-ol) which has the greatest potential for the production of steroidal drugs, cosmetics for healing effects on damaged skin and anti-inflammatory effects, and food ingredients that function as cholesterol-lowering agents. However, hydrophobic and lipophobic properties of β-sitosterol have prevented its widespread application.