Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals, found in all body tissues. It is the main constituent of gallstones and all biological membranes. Approximately 25% of total brain lipid is cholesterol.
Cholesterol is suitable for use in liposome preparations.
Purity: ≥99%
Key Applications: Cell Signaling, Metabolic Pathways
Application Areas: Molecular biology; Cell biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Lipids
Chemical Class: Lipids
Density: 1.067 g/mL(Lit.)
Boiling Point: 360°C(Lit.)
Melting Point: 148.5°C (Lit.)
Optical Rotation: -34° to -42°
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Powder
Loss on Drying: ≤1.0%
Solubility: Cholesterol monohydrate is practically insoluble in water (less then 0.5 mg/100 mL of water); slightly soluble in alcohol (1.29% w/w at 20°C), more soluble in hot alcohol (100 g of saturated 96% alcoholic solution contains 28 g at 80°C). Also one gram dissolves in 2.8 mL of ether, in 4.5 mL of chloroform, and in 1.5 mL of pyridine. The product is soluble in acetone, dioxane, ethyl acetate, benzene, petroleum ether, oils, fats, and in aqueous solutions of bile salts.
Storage & Handling: -20°C.
Certifications: Standard for Clinical Work