stigmastane
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Stigmastane or '24R-ethylcholestane' is a tetracyclic triterpene, along with cholestane and ergostane, this sterane is used as a biomarker for early eukaryotes.
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Stigmastane or '24R-ethylcholestane' is a tetracyclic triterpene, along with cholestane and ergostane, this sterane is used as a biomarker for early eukaryotes.
File:5α-Stigmastane.svg|5α-Stigmastane File:5β-Stigmastane.svg|5β-Stigmastane
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