Molekula
Cholesterol synthetic
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Cholesterol synthetic (57-88-5) is a biologically active sterol essential for cell membrane integrity, bile acid synthesis, and hormone production, widely used in pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, and biochemical research. It serves as an emulsifier in pharmaceutical and dermal formulations and as a starting material for steroid syntheses, including routes based on microbial side-chain degradation. This high-purity synthetic cholesterol has a molecular formula of C27H46O and a molecular weight of 386.65 g/mol. It requires storage between 2–8°C, carries no signal word, and is supplied in documented, ISO 9001:2015-compliant batches. Molekula supplies synthetic cholesterol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — £155.90 per pack ex VAT · £187.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting Point | 147.0 - 153.0°C |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Solubility | Soluble in most organic solvents |
| TLC | x1 spot (homogeneous) when tested by TLC |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
| Identification (NMR) | Conforms to structure |
| TLC solvent system | Rf= 0.22 (3:1 Hexane: Ethyl Acetate) |
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 | 54776016 |
| 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, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol
- Cholesterin
- Cholesterine
- cholesterol
- Cholesteryl alcohol
- Cholestrin
- Cordulan
- Dusoline
- Dusoran
- Dythol
Frequently asked questions
What is synthetic cholesterol primarily used for in research and industry?
Synthetic cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5) is commonly used as a reference standard in biochemical research, lipid metabolism studies, and as a substrate for enzymatic assays.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of synthetic cholesterol?
The molecular formula is **C₂₇H₄₆O**, and the molecular weight is **386.65 g/mol**.
How should synthetic cholesterol be stored to maintain stability?
Store at **2–8°C** in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture, to prevent degradation.
What purity grades of synthetic cholesterol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies synthetic cholesterol in **analytical standard grade (≥98% purity)** and **biochemical grade (≥99% purity)**.
Can Molekula supply synthetic cholesterol in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 500g, 1kg, and larger quantities) for both research and industrial applications.
What documentation is provided with an order of synthetic cholesterol?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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