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=1S/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:OC1CC2=CCC3C(CCC4(C)C(CCC34)C(C)CCCC(C)C)C2(C)CC1

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
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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
Δ<sup>5</sup>-Cholesten-3β-ol

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Product data	Purity	Price range	Estimated delivery
Cholesterol REF: 3D-FC28806CAS: 57-88-5	Min. 95 Area-%	88.00 €~3,009.00 €	Tue 29 Apr 25
Cholesterol ex. Sheep Wool (Lanolin) for cell culture, 99%, Endotoxin (BET) 0.05EU/mg REF: SR-97900CAS: 57-88-5	min. 99% (As total steroid)	47.00 €~505.00 €	Wed 14 May 25
Cholesterol ex. Sheep Wool (Lanolin) extrapure AR, 99% REF: SR-54181CAS: 57-88-5	min. 99% (As total steroid)	22.00 €~510.00 €	Wed 14 May 25
Cholesterol ex. Sheep Wool (Lanolin) Reference Standard Grade for molecular biology, 99% REF: SR-38615CAS: 57-88-5	min 99% (as total steroid)	35.00 €~205.00 €	Wed 14 May 25