Pharmaceutical Products

Product Name: 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.