Cholesterol

Catalog	BBC57885
CAS	57-88-5
Structure
Description	Cholesterol is a natural waxy substance that is found in human skin and is also commonly used in cosmetics and skincare products. In cosmetics, cholesterol is used as a moisturizer and emollient to help soften and smooth the skin, as well as to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also believed to help strengthen the skin's barrier function and protect against environmental damage. The chemical formula of cholesterol is C27H46O, and it typically appears as a white or off-white powder or solid. It is also available in liquid form, often in combination with other ingredients.
Synonyms	3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene
IUPAC Name	(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-Dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
Molecular Weight	386.66
Molecular Formula	C27H46O
Canonical SMILES	CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C
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	HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
Boiling Point	360 °C
Melting Point	148-150 °C
Flash Point	250 °C
Purity	98%
Density	1.06 g/cm³
Appearance	White powder
Storage	-20 °C
Active Content	95%
pKa	15.03±0.70(Predicted)
Refractive Index	1.5250