Most widely occurring ecdysteroid in both plant and animal species. Controls cell death during metamorphosis of Drosophila melanogaster. Alternative name: beta-Ecdysone, 2beta,3beta,14alpha,20R,22R,25-Hexahydroxy-5beta-cholest-7-en-6-one, Ecdysterone. Purity: ≥95% HPLC. Solubility: Soluble in water, 100% ethanol, methanol, DMSO and acetic acid. Long Term Storage: -20°C.