02101380-CF | CAS 57-88-5 | Cholesterol, USP-NF | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Cholesterol
| SKU | 02101380-CF |
| Alternate Names | 5-Cholesten-3beta-ol; 3beta-Hydroxy-5-cholestene |
| Application Notes | Cholesterol is suitable for use in liposome preparations. |
| Base Catalog Number | 101380 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1915888 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Major component of all biological membranes; ~25% of total brain lipid is cholesterol. |
| Boiling Point | 360 °C |
| CAS # | 57-88-5 |
| Density | 1.067 @ 20 deg C/4 deg C |
| EC Number | 200-353-2 |
| Grade | USP |
| Melting Point | 148.5 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C27H46O |
| Molecular Weight | 386.664 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | -34 ° to -38 ° (c=2, dioxane) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| Refractive Index | n20D 1.53(Lit.) |
| RTECS Number | FZ8400000 |
| Solubility | <h5 class=”minor-section-title”>Water Solubility</h5>0.095 mg/L (at 30 °C) |
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