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Organic Chemicals

Cholesterol AR

RA001052 CAS 57-88-5 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001052
CAS number
57-88-5
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
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 Min 99 % %
Melting point 148 - 150 °C °C
Free acid Passes test —
Lipoid impurities, phospholipoids Passes test —

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
5 g RA001052-PK-5G
25 g RA001052-PK-25G
100 g RA001052-PK-100G