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Cholesterol Quick Details

Chemical Name: Cholesterol

Synonyms: Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol

CAS: 57-88-5

Molecular Formula: C27H46O

Molecular Weight: 386.65

Chemical Structure: Cholesterol Structure

Appearance: White or similar sheet crystal

Purity: 99.2%

Cholesterol Typical Properties

Description	White or similar sheet crystal or powder
Melting point	≥147℃-150℃	1483℃
The total steroid content	98%-102%	99.2%
Cholesterol content	95%	95.6%
Solubility	Clear and no deposit	Ok
identification	Positive	positive
Loss on drying	≤ 0.3	0.28%
Residues	≤ 0.1%	0.08%
Specific rotation	-34º~ -38°	-36.5°
Acidity	≤0.3 ml	0.21ml
Heavy Metals	20ppm max	Complies
Solvent residue: 1.acetone 2.ethanol	0.5Mg%0.5Mg%	0.27Mg%0.23Mg%
Conclusion	The results conforms with USP32 EP6 standards

Cholesterol Usage

Pharmaceutical Synthesis Intermediate: Key starting material for synthesizing Vitamin D3; can also be used to synthesize artificial bezoar.

Cosmetics & Personal Care:

Skin Barrier Repair & Emulsifier: Natural skin-identical lipid component. Used in high-end anti-aging creams, barrier restoration serums, and hair care products as a natural W/O emulsifier, lipid layer replenish, and liquid crystal structure builder.

Cell Culture & Biotechnology:

Serum-Free Media Additive: Vital nutrient supplement added to serum-free cell culture media to support the growth and maintenance of mammalian cell lines.

Feed additive: It can also be used as aquaculture feed additive to promote the shelling and growth of shrimp and crab.

Cholesterol Packaging

25 kg/bag or $10\text$ $25\text$

Cholesterol Storage

Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated dedicated warehouse (Refrigerated storage strongly recommended for Pharma Grade).

Protect strictly from ambient air oxidation, heat, and direct sunlight.

Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Cholesterol CAS 57-88-5

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