Cholesterol

• Catalog Number: ACM57885
• Product Name: Cholesterol
• CAS: 57-88-5
• Category: Sterols
• Subcategory: Cholesteryl Esters
• Description: Cholesterol is a natural waxy substance that is found in human skin and is also commonly used in cosmetics and skincare products. In cosmetics, cholesterol is used as a moisturizer and emollient to help soften and smooth the skin, as well as to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also believed to help strengthen the skin's barrier function and protect against environmental damage. The chemical formula of cholesterol is C27H46O, and it typically appears as a white or off-white powder or solid. It is also available in liquid form, often in combination with other ingredients.
• Synonyms: 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene
• 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
• Molecular Weight: 386.66
• Molecular Formula: C27H46O
• Canonical SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C
• 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
• InChI Key: HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
• Boiling Point: 360 °C
• Melting Point: 148-150 °C
• Flash Point: 250 °C
• Purity: 98%
• Density: 1.06 g/cm³
• Appearance: White powder
• Storage: -20 °C
• Exact Mass: 386.354866087
• Physical State: Solid
• pKa: 15.03±0.70(Predicted)
• Stability: Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions.