Cholesterol
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Category：Chemical Additives Own Brand：MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Molecular Formula: C27H46O
Molecular Weight: 386.654
CAS No.: 57-88-5
| Name | Cholesterol |
| Synonyms | Cholesterol Cholesterol, NF 5-Cholesten-3B-ol 5-cholesten-3β-ol 5-Cholesten-3beta-ol Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol (3β)-cholest-5-en-3-ol 5,6-Cholesten-3beta-ol 3β-hydroxycholest-5-ene cholesterol from lanolin (3beta)-cholest-5-en-3-ol 3beta-hydroxycholest-5-ene 3beta-hydroxy-5-cholestene cholesterol from hog liver (3.beta.)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol |
Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C27H46O |
| Molar Mass | 386.66 |
| Density | 1.06 |
| Melting Point | 148-150°C |
| Boling Point | 360 °C |
| Specific Rotation(α) | -36 º (c=2, dioxane) |
| Flash Point | 250 °C |
| Water Solubility | negligible |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, easily soluble in ether, chloroform and other solvents. |
| Vapor Presure | 2.95E-11mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Specific Gravity | 1.067 |
| Color | white |
| Merck | 14,2201 |
| BRN | 1915888 |
| pKa | 15.03±0.70(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | -20°C |
| Sensitive | Sensitive to heat and air |
| Refractive Index | 1.5250 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00003646 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 1.06 melting point 147-150°C boiling point 360°C flash point 250°C specific optical rotation -36 ° (c = 2, dioxane) water-soluble neglignible |
| Use | Is an important raw material for the manufacture of hormones, and can be used as emulsifiers |
57-88-5 – Risk and Safety
| Risk Codes | R10 – Flammable R48/20/22 – R40 – Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R38 – Irritating to the skin R22 – Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 – Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R67 – Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R36/38 – Irritating to eyes and skin. R20 – Harmful by inhalation R63 – Possible risk of harm to the unborn child |
| Safety Description | S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S22 – Do not breathe dust. S36/37 – Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S36 – Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| UN IDs | UN 1170 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | FZ8400000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2906 13 10 |
| Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
| Toxicity | Present in allparts of the animal body; concentrated in spinal cord, brain, skinsecretions, and gallstones. An unsaturated, unsaponifiable alcohol(m.p. 149℃). It is synthesized in the body from ethanoate units;its metabolism is regulated by a specific set of enzymes. It is theparent compound of many other steroids and its presence in highconcentrations in the blood is suspected as being a contributoryfactor in cardiovascular disease. |
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