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Product Overview
Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5) is a natural sterol compound widely existing in animal tissues. It appears as white crystalline powder or flocculent solid, odorless. With stable chemical properties and unique physiological activity, it is extensively used in pharmaceutical intermediates, cosmetic raw materials, feed additives and biochemical research. Produced by extraction, purification and recrystallization, this product features high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC), meets pharmaceutical grade, cosmetic grade and research grade standards.
- Good Liposolubility: Easily dissolved in various organic solvents and lipid systems.
- Excellent Stability: Maintains stable performance under conventional storage and processing conditions.
- Multiple Functions: Applied in drug synthesis, skin conditioning and biological culture.
- Strict Quality Control: Full batch inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or flocculent solid
- Odor: Odorless
- Molecular Formula: C27H46O
- Molecular Weight: 386.65
- Melting Point: 147 – 150 °C
- Boiling Point: 360 °C (decomposes)
- Density: 1.067 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Specific Rotation: -34° (c=2, in chloroform)
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and vegetable oil
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable under dry, sealed and dark conditions; prone to oxidation under strong light and high temperature.
- Chemical Reactivity: Contains hydroxyl group and double bond, capable of esterification, oxidation and addition reactions.
- Acid-Base Character: Neutral in conventional environment.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, high temperature and direct sunlight.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Key intermediate for synthesizing steroid drugs, hormones and lipid regulating medicines.
- Cosmetic Industry: Emollient and skin barrier repair ingredient for skin care products.
- Feed Industry: Nutritional additive to promote growth and improve animal reproduction performance.
- Biochemical Research: Essential reagent for cell culture, microbiology and physiological studies.
- Organic Synthesis: Raw material for preparing various sterol derivatives.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent oxidation. Store separately from strong oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt light-proof and sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, high temperature and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with oxidants, corrosive substances and food.
Operation Notes
Wear dust-proof mask, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water once contact occurs. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 200-353-2
HS Code: 29061320
Complies with international pharmaceutical, cosmetic and biochemical raw material standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified pharmaceutical factories, cosmetic manufacturers and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
Product Overview
Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5) is a natural sterol compound widely existing in animal tissues. It appears as white crystalline powder or flocculent solid, odorless. With stable chemical properties and unique physiological activity, it is extensively used in pharmaceutical intermediates, cosmetic raw materials, feed additives and biochemical research. Produced by extraction, purification and recrystallization, this product features high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC), meets pharmaceutical grade, cosmetic grade and research grade standards.
- Good Liposolubility: Easily dissolved in various organic solvents and lipid systems.
- Excellent Stability: Maintains stable performance under conventional storage and processing conditions.
- Multiple Functions: Applied in drug synthesis, skin conditioning and biological culture.
- Strict Quality Control: Full batch inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or flocculent solid
- Odor: Odorless
- Molecular Formula: C27H46O
- Molecular Weight: 386.65
- Melting Point: 147 – 150 °C
- Boiling Point: 360 °C (decomposes)
- Density: 1.067 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Specific Rotation: -34° (c=2, in chloroform)
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and vegetable oil
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable under dry, sealed and dark conditions; prone to oxidation under strong light and high temperature.
- Chemical Reactivity: Contains hydroxyl group and double bond, capable of esterification, oxidation and addition reactions.
- Acid-Base Character: Neutral in conventional environment.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, high temperature and direct sunlight.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Key intermediate for synthesizing steroid drugs, hormones and lipid regulating medicines.
- Cosmetic Industry: Emollient and skin barrier repair ingredient for skin care products.
- Feed Industry: Nutritional additive to promote growth and improve animal reproduction performance.
- Biochemical Research: Essential reagent for cell culture, microbiology and physiological studies.
- Organic Synthesis: Raw material for preparing various sterol derivatives.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent oxidation. Store separately from strong oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt light-proof and sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, high temperature and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with oxidants, corrosive substances and food.
Operation Notes
Wear dust-proof mask, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water once contact occurs. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 200-353-2
HS Code: 29061320
Complies with international pharmaceutical, cosmetic and biochemical raw material standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified pharmaceutical factories, cosmetic manufacturers and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Cholesterol |
| CAS NO. | 57-88-5 |
| IUPAC Name | (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol |
| Synonyms | Cholesterin |
| Molecular Formula | C27H46O |
| Molecular Weight | 386.65 |
| EINECS Number | 200-353-2 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | Irritant |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or flocculent solid |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (HPLC) |
| Water Content | ≤0.3% |
| Melting Point | 147 – 150 °C |
| Density | 1.067 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Specific Rotation | -34° (c=2, chloroform) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, chloroform, vegetable oil |
| HS Code | 29061320 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry & light-proof environment |
| Packing Specification | 1kg/5kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg/fiber drum |
| Grade Standard | Pharmaceutical Grade / Cosmetic Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Steroid drug intermediate, cosmetic raw material, feed additive, biochemical reagent |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
