Cholesterol
IUPAC: (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
| Formula / Notation | C27H46O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 57-88-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 386.7 |
| Melting Point | 148.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 360 °C |
| Density | 1.067 @ 20 °C/4 °C |
| Solubility | 0.095 mg/L (at 30 °C) |
| Appearance | White or faintly yellow solid; Nearly odorless; [HSDB] Beige solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
| Also Known As | (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; 57-88-5; Cholesterin; Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol; Cholesteryl alcohol; Dythol; Cordulan; Dusoline; Dusoran; Cholesterine |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a cholestanoid consisting of cholestane having a double bond at the 5,6-position as well as a 3beta-hydroxy group. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a human metabolite, a Daphnia galeata metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a C27-steroid, a 3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)-steroid, a 3beta-sterol and a cholestanoid.
Formula & Notation
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
Other Names / Synonyms: (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; 57-88-5; Cholesterin; Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol; Cholesteryl alcohol; Dythol; Cordulan; Dusoline; Dusoran; Cholesterine
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 148.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 360 °C |
| Density | 1.067 @ 20 °C/4 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 386.7 |
| Solubility | 0.095 mg/L (at 30 °C) |
| Appearance | White or faintly yellow solid; Nearly odorless; [HSDB] Beige solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Cholesterol is a cholestanoid consisting of cholestane having a double bond at the 5,6-position as well as a 3beta-hydroxy group. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a human metabolite, a Daphnia galeata metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a C27-steroid, a 3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)-steroid, a 3beta-sterol and a cholestanoid.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Cholesterol is: C27H46O