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Cholesterol (Plant origin)
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Cholesterol (plant origin) is a sterol used primarily as a biochemical reagent in pharmaceutical and laboratory research applications. It serves as an emulsifying agent in pharmaceutical and skin-care formulations and as a starting material for steroid syntheses, including routes based on microbial side-chain degradation. This compound has the molecular formula C27H46O and a molecular weight of 386.65. The CAS number is 57-88-5, and it should be stored at -15 to -20 °C. Molekula supplies Cholesterol (plant origin) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038411
- CAS Number
- 57-88-5
- IUPAC Name
- (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
- EC Number
- 200-353-2
- Molecular Formula
- C27H46O
- Molecular Weight
- 386.65
- Exact Mass
- 386.3549
- SMILES
- C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)C
- InChIKey
- HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C27H46O/c1-18(2)7-6-8-19(3)23-11-12-24-22-10-9-20-17-21(28)13-15-26(20,4)25(22)14-16-27(23,24)5/h9,18-19,21-25,28H,6-8,10-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,21+,22+,23-,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1
- PubChem CID
- 5997
Synonyms
- Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol
- Cholesterin
- Cholesterine
- cholesterol
- Cholesteryl alcohol
- Cholestrin
- Cordulan
- Dusoline
- Dusoran
- Dythol
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White or faintly yellow pearly granules or crystals
- Odour
- Almost odorless
- Melting Point
- 148.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- 360 °C
- Water Solubility
- 0.095 mg/L at 30 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Moderately soluble in hot alcohol; soluble in benzene, oils, fats and aq solns of bile salts
Source: PubChem CID 5997 (HSDB, DrugBank)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cholesterol (Plant origin) used for?
Cholesterol of plant origin is commonly used as a raw material in pharmaceutical synthesis, as a laboratory reagent, and in the formulation of cosmetic or nutritional products.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C27H46O and the molecular weight is 386.65 g/mol.
How should this product be stored?
This product should be stored at a temperature between -15 and -20 °C to maintain its stability.
What grade of Cholesterol (Plant origin) is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for current grade specifications and availability.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Cholesterol (Plant origin) in bulk quantities to meet your specific manufacturing or research requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full traceability and compliance.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.