CHOLESTEROL
CHOLESTEROL Extra Pure
Store at -20°C
Short Name: CHOLESTEROL
Synonym: 3ß-Hydroxy-5-cholestene, 5-Cholesten-3ß-ol
Basic Details
Article No.
LG1352
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
97%
CAS No.
57-88-5
HS Code
2906.1310
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White to off white
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
147 - 149 °C
Boiling point [°C]
360 °C
Density [g/cm3]
1.03
Solubility in water [% weight]
Insoluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Assay
97 - 103%
Solubility in ethanol
Passes USP test
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D)
-34° to - 38°
Loss on drying in vacuum at 60°C, 4 hr
Max 0.3%
Residue on ignition
Max 0.1%
Acid value (mg KOH/gm)
Max 0.3%
Melting point
147 - 150°C
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Safety Statement
22-24/25