Molekula
Cholesterol (powder)
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Cholesterol is a sterol lipid essential for cell membrane structure, bile acid synthesis, and hormone production, widely used in biochemical research, pharmaceutical formulations, and nutritional supplements. It serves as an emulsifying agent in pharmaceutical, dermal and cosmetic preparations, and as a raw material for chemical syntheses, including processes based on microbial side-chain degradation. This high-purity cholesterol powder has a CAS number of 57-88-5, molecular formula C27H46O, and a molecular weight of 386.65 g/mol. It requires storage between 2 to 8 °C and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies cholesterol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £62.10 per pack ex VAT · £74.52 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White/ off white powder |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| 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)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90027949 |
| 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 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 29061310 EXP 2906131000 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol
- Cholesterin
- Cholesterine
- cholesterol
- Cholesteryl alcohol
- Cholestrin
- Cordulan
- Dusoline
- Dusoran
- Dythol
Frequently asked questions
What is cholesterol powder used for?
Cholesterol powder is primarily used in biochemical research, pharmaceutical formulations, and as a reference standard for analytical assays.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cholesterol?
The chemical formula is **C₂₇H₄₆O**, and the molecular weight is **386.65 g/mol**.
How should cholesterol powder be stored?
Store at **2–8°C** in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.
What grades of cholesterol are available?
We supply **analytical standard grade** and **biochemical research grade** cholesterol powder.
Can Molekula supply cholesterol in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities (1 kg–25 kg) for research and industrial applications—contact us for pricing.
What documentation comes with a cholesterol powder order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and a **batch-specific label** with purity and storage details.
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