Cholesterol (Stabilized With Alpha-Tocopherol) 95.0%(GC)

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C27H46O
Molecular Weight:  386.65 g/mol
CAS Number: 57-88-5

Properties

Vapour pressure No Data Available
Autoignition temp. No Data Available
Explosion limit No Data Available
Assay Purity ?95%
Refractive index n20/D 1.525
B pt. 360 °C (lit.)
M pt. 147-149 °C(lit.)
Density 1.067 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302-H315-H319-H331-H336-H351-H361d-H372
Precautionary Statement  P201-P261-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P403+P233
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. -20°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Cholesterol is used in the body to maintain cell membrane structure and to produce steroid hormones bile acids and vitamin D.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance which is found in all cells of the body. It is produced in the liver but can also be found in some foods. Cholesterol is needed for the body to work properly as it is useful in the production of hormones vitamin D and bile acids. Cholesterol is carried in the blood by proteins by which proteins and cholesterol are combined and called lipoproteins.