Cholesterol 57-88-5

Product Name: Cholesterol Synonyms: (3.beta.)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol;(3β)-cholest-5-en-3-ol;3β-hydroxycholest-5-ene;5,6-Cholesten-3beta-ol;5:6-cholesten-3-beta-ol;5:6-Cholesten-3beta-ol;5-Cholesten-3B-ol;5-cholesten-3β-ol CAS: 57-88-5 MF: C27H46O MW: 386.65 EINECS: 200-353-2 Product Categories: Cholesterol and DerivativesOther Lipid Related Products;FA/FAME/Lipids/Steroids;Lipid Analytical Standards;Lipids;Sterols;SterolsFood&Beverage Standards;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Steroids Mol File: 57-88-5.mol Chemical Properties: White to faintly yellow cryst. powder Usage: Analeptic, antibacterial.Cholesterol is a major component of all biological membranes; ~25% of total brain lipid is Cholesterol. Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals. Cholesterol was found in all body tis sues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Cholesterol is the main constituent of gallstones.