Essential for Hormone Production: Cholesterol plays a crucial role in the production of hormones, supporting vital bodily functions.
Vitamin D Synthesis: It contributes to the production of vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and immune system support.
Bile Acid Formation: Cholesterol is involved in the production of bile acids, which aid in digestion and the absorption of fats.
Universal Presence in Cells: As a key component of all cells, cholesterol is vital for cell structure and function.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance present in every cell of the body. It is primarily produced by the liver but can also be obtained from certain foods. Cholesterol is essential for the proper functioning of the body, as it plays a key role in the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids.
Cholesterol Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 148-150 °C |
| alpha | -36 º (c=2, dioxane) |
| Boiling point | 360 °C |
| density | 1.06 |
| refractive index | 1.5250 (estimate) |
| Fp | 250 °C |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | H2O: 0.002 mg/mL |
| form | powder |
| pka | 15.03±0.70(Predicted) |
| color | white |
| Specific Gravity | 1.067 |
| Odor | wh. or faintly yel. pearly granules or crystals, almost odorless |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Optical Rotation | -40.201°(C=0.01g/ml CHCL3) |
| Water Solubility | negligible |
| Merck | 14,2201 |
| BRN | 1915888 |
| Dielectric constant | 2.9（Ambient） |
| InChIKey | HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N |
| LogP | 9.619 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 57-88-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Cholesterol(57-88-5) |
| IARC | 3 (Vol. 31, Sup 7) 1987 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cholesterol (57-88-5) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-48/20/22-40-38-22-36/37/38-67-36/38-20-63 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-22-36/37-36-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 1170 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | FZ8400000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2906 13 10 |
| HazardClass | IRRITANT |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 57-88-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | Present in all parts of the animal body; concentrated in spinal cord, brain, skin secretions, 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 the parent compound of many other steroids and its presence in high concentrations in the blood is suspected as being a contributory factor in cardiovascular disease. |
Cholesterol (CAS# 57-88-5) Product Applications:
Utilized as a raw material in biochemical research, particularly for brain phospholipids, cholesterol flocculation tests, vitamin D, and hormone synthesis.
Employed as a biochemical reagent and emulsifier in various industrial processes.
Used in the production of artificial bezoar and hormone medications, as well as serving as an emulsifier in formulations.
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