Cholesteryl chloride from beef fat

CAS: 910-31-6

Ref. 3D-FC61962

Product Information

• Name: Cholesteryl chloride from beef fat
• Synonyms: 3-Chlorocholestene from beef fat5-Cholesten-3b-chloride from beef fat
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cholesteryl chloride is a cholesteric liquid crystal, which is a component extracted from beef fat. This compound is derived through the processing of animal fat to isolate lipid components, specifically targeting cholesterol derivatives. Its mode of action involves its ability to exhibit unique optical properties due to its liquid crystalline structure, which aligns in a helical pattern. This alignment causes selective reflection of light, an essential feature in the study of optical and thermochromic materials.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 405.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₇H₄₅Cl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder