Cholesterol

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Catalog Number ACM57885
Product Name Cholesterol
CAS Number 57-88-5
Structure Cholesterol
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.
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
Synonyms 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene
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
InChIKey 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
Physical State Solid
Refractive Index 1.5250

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