Cholesterol CAS#57-88-5

Essential Biological Component: Naturally present in all body cells, cholesterol plays a fundamental role in maintaining normal physiological functions.


Key Precursor for Hormone Synthesis: Serves as an important raw material for the production of various hormones required for bodily regulation.


Supports Vitamin D Production: Involved in the biosynthesis pathway of vitamin D, contributing to overall metabolic health.


Important for Bile Acid Formation: Acts as a necessary precursor for bile acids, which aid in fat digestion and nutrient absorption.



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Product Description

Product Description of Cholesterol CAS#57-88-5

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance present in all cells of the human body. It is primarily synthesized in the liver and can also be obtained from certain foods. It plays an essential role in normal body function, as it is involved in the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids.


Product Applications of Cholesterol CAS#57-88-5

Used as a raw material in biochemical research, including brain phospholipid studies, cholesterol flocculation tests, and in the production of vitamin D and hormones.

Applied as a biochemical reagent and emulsifying agent.

Utilized in the manufacture of artificial bezoar and the preparation of hormone drugs, and it also functions as an emulsifier.


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Parameters


Melting point148-150 °C
alpha-36 º (c=2, dioxane)
Boiling point360 °C
density1.06
refractive index1.5250 (estimate)
Fp250 °C
storage temp.-20°C
solubilityH2O: 0.002 mg/mL
formpowder
pka15.03±0.70(Predicted)
colorwhite
Specific Gravity1.067
Odorwh. or faintly yel. pearly granules or crystals, almost odorless
biological sourcesynthetic
Optical Rotation-40.201°(C=0.01g/ml CHCL3)
Water Solubilitynegligible
Merck142201
BRN1915888
Dielectric constant2.9(Ambient)
InChIKeyHVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
LogP9.619 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference57-88-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceCholesterol(57-88-5)
IARC3 (Vol. 31, Sup 7) 1987
EPA Substance Registry SystemCholesterol (57-88-5)
Hazard CodesXn,Xi
Risk Statements10-48/20/22-40-38-22-36/37/38-67-36/38-20-63
Safety Statements24/25-22-36/37-36-26
RIDADRUN 1170 3/PG 3
WGK Germany1
RTECSFZ8400000
TSCAYes
HS Code2906 13 10
HazardClassIRRITANT
Hazardous Substances Data57-88-5(Hazardous Substances Data)


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