Cholesterol

Synonyms: (3.beta.)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol;(3β)-cholest-5-en-3-ol;3β-hydroxycholest-5-ene;5,6-Cholesten-3beta-ol;5:6-cholesten-3-beta-ol;5:6-Cholesten-3beta-ol;5-Cholesten-3B-ol;5-cholesten-3β-ol 

CAS: 57-88-5 

MF: C27H46O 

MW: 386.65 

EINECS: 200-353-2 

Product Categories: Cholesterol and DerivativesOther Lipid Related Products;FA/FAME/Lipids/Steroids;Lipid Analytical Standards;Lipids;Sterols;SterolsFood&Beverage Standards;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Steroids;Used as emulsifier;API;Pharma grade 

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mp  148-150 °C

alpha  -36 o (c=2, dioxane) 

bp  360 °C  

density  1.06  

Fp  250 °C  

storage temp.  2-8°C

solubility  H2O: 0.002 mg/mL

form  powder

color  white

Water Solubility  negligible 

Merck  14,2201 

BRN  1915888 

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Chemical Properties White to faintly yellow cryst. powder 

Usage analeptic, antibacterial 

Usage Cholesterol is a major component of all biological membranes; ~25% of total brain lipid is Cholesterol. Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals. Cholesterol was found in all body tis sues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Cholesterol is the main constituent of gallstones. 

Usage Cholesterol be used as pharmaceutical intermediates and be used as synthetic materials of liquid crystal polymers.