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Organic Chemicals

Cholesterol Extra Pure

RA001051 CAS 57-88-5 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA001051
CAS number
57-88-5
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
97%
Molecular formula
C27H46O
Molecular weight
386.66

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White to off white —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 147 - 149 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 360 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.03 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder —
Assay 97 - 103 % %
Solubility in ethanol Passes USP test —
Loss on drying in vacuum , 4 hr (60 °C) Max 0.3 % %
Residue on ignition Max 0.1 % %
Acid value (mg KOH/gm) Max 0.3 % %
Melting point 147 - 150 °C °C

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA001051-PK-25G
100 g RA001051-PK-100G
500 g RA001051-PK-500G