CAS 57-88-5

Cholesterol

Description:

Cholesterol is a sterol, a type of lipid molecule that is essential for various biological functions in the body. It is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell, playing a crucial role in maintaining cell membrane integrity and fluidity. Cholesterol serves as a precursor for the synthesis of steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D. Its molecular formula is C27H46O, and it has a complex structure characterized by four fused hydrocarbon rings, a hydroxyl group, and a hydrocarbon tail. Cholesterol is insoluble in water, which necessitates its transport in the bloodstream via lipoproteins. While it is vital for health, imbalances in cholesterol levels can lead to cardiovascular diseases, with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) often referred to as "good" cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as "bad" cholesterol. The CAS number 57-88-5 uniquely identifies cholesterol in chemical databases, facilitating its study and application in various fields, including medicine and biochemistry.

Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O

InChI: InChI=1/C27H46O/c1-18(2)7-6-8-19(3)23-11-12-24-22-10-9-20-17-21(28)13-15-26(20,4)25(22)14-16-27(23,24)5/h9,18-19,21-25,28H,6-8,10-17H2,1-5H3/t19-,21+,22+,23-,24+,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N

SMILES: C[C@@]12[C@]([C@]3([C@@]([C@]4(C)C(=CC3)C[C@@H](O)CC4)(CC1)[H])[H])(CC[C@@]2([C@@H](CCCC(C)C)C)[H])[H]

Synonyms:

• (3.beta.)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol
• (3Beta)-Cholest-5-En-3-Ol
• (3Β)-Cholest-5-En-3-Ol
• 3Beta-Hydroxy-5-Cholestene
• 3Beta-Hydroxycholest-5-Ene
• 3Β-Hydroxycholest-5-Ene
• 5,6-Cholesten-3beta-ol
• 5-Cholesten-3B-ol
• 5-Cholesten-3beta-ol
• 5:6-Cholesten-3-Beta-Ol
• 5:6-Cholesten-3beta-ol
• 5:6-Cholesten-3β-ol
• CHLOEST-5-EN-3-OL (3-β)-
• Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3β)-
• Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol
• Cholest-5-en-3β-ol
• Cholesterin
• Cholesterol From Hog Liver
• Cholesterol From Lanolin
• Cholesterol, NF
• Cholesteryl alcohol
• Colesterol
• Dythol
• Lidinit
• Lidinite
• Marine Cholesterol
• Nsc 8798
• Provitamin D
• SyntheChol
• Δ5-Cholesten-3β-ol
• Δ⁵-Cholesten-3β-ol
• Vegan Cholesterol
• Plant-origin Cholesterol/Vegan Cholesterol
• Cholesterol
• Plant-origin Cholesterol
• SYNTHECHOL(TM)
• SYNTHECHOL NSO SUPPLEMENT
• 3B-HYDROXY-5-CHOLESTENE
• SYNTHETIC CHOLESTEROL
• (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-((R)-1,5-DIMETHYL-HEXYL)-10,13-DIMETHYL-2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-TETRADECAHYDRO-1H-CYCLOPENTA[A]PHENANTHREN-3-OL
• CHOLESTEROLUM
• 5,6-CHOLESTEN-3-OL

Cholesterol

Controlled Product

CAS: 57-88-5

Cholesterol is a complex lipid molecule, which is an essential component of cell membranes in animals. It is primarily synthesized in the liver, though it can also be obtained from dietary sources such as meat, dairy, and eggs. Cholesterol's mode of action involves its incorporation into the phospholipid bilayer of cell membranes, where it modulates fluidity and structural integrity, impacting membrane protein function and cellular signaling pathways.

Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O

Purity: Min. 95 Area-%

Color and Shape: White Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 386.65 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FC28806

Cholesterol ex. Sheep Wool (Lanolin) extrapure AR, 99%

CAS: 57-88-5

Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O

Purity: min. 99% (As total steroid)

Color and Shape: White, Crystalline compound, Clear, Colourless

Molecular weight: 386.66

Ref: SR-54181

Cholesterol ex. Sheep Wool (Lanolin) Reference Standard Grade for molecular biology, 99%

CAS: 57-88-5

Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O

Purity: min 99% (as total steroid)

Color and Shape: White, Crystalline compound, Clear, Colourless

Molecular weight: 386.66

Ref: SR-38615

Cholesterol ex. Sheep Wool (Lanolin) for cell culture, 99%, Endotoxin (BET) 0.05EU/mg

CAS: 57-88-5

Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O

Purity: min. 99% (As total steroid)

Color and Shape: White, Crystalline compound, Clear, Colourless

Molecular weight: 386.66

Ref: SR-97900