Cholesterol (cGMP, animal-origin free, vegetal-derived)
Product Description
| Product | Cholesterol (cGMP, animal-origin free, vegetal-derived) |
| CAS | 57-88-5 |
| Synonym | 3ß-Cholest-5-en-3-ol, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Melting Point | 148.5 c |
| Sulfated Ash | Up to 0.1% |
| Odor | wh. or faintly yel. pearly granules or crystals, almost odorless |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Heavy Metals | Up to 10 ppm |
| Identity | EP, USP; IR |
| Molecular weight | 386.67 |
| Color | EP 0993 |
| Acidity | Up to 0.3 mL of 0.1 M HCl |
| Solubility | ethers, acetone, chloroform, dioxane, ethyl acetate, hexane, benzene, petrol. ether, oils, fats |
| TLC | EP 0993 |
| Boiling Point | 360 c (dec.) |
| Density | 1.067 |
| Mp | 147-150 ?C |
| Sp. Rot., [a]D | < - 39 ? (c=2.0, CHCl3) |
| Assay - Cholesterol (EP, USP) | At least 99% |
| LOD | Up to 0.3% |
| Solubility (EtOH) | EP 0993 |
| Total Aerobic (CFU/g) | Up to 100 CFU/g |
| Mold and yeast (CFU/g) | Up to 100 CFU/g |
| Endotoxin Level | Up to 1 EU/mg |
| Slightly Soluble | in water, alcohol |
| Notes | Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Class | Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Non GMO |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Personal Care |
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