Cholesterol NF
Product Description
| Product | Cholesterol NF |
| CAS | 57-88-5 |
| Formula | C27H45OH |
| Synonym | Choleseteryl Alcohol, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.067 |
| Slightly Soluble | in water, alcohol |
| Melting Point | 147 - 150 |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1 Max |
| Specific Rotation | in 2%W/v in dioxane -34~ -38 |
| Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°C | Soluble in acetic acid, acetone, alcohol, benzene, |
| Identification | Passes |
| Loss on Drying | 0.3 max |
| C2H5Na0 | 0.3 ml max |
| Purity | 95 Min |
| Odor | wh. or faintly yel. pearly granules or crystals, almost odorless |
| Color | yellow to tan color on prolonged exposure to light |
| Molecular weight | 386.67 |
| Solubility | ethers, acetone, chloroform, dioxane, ethyl acetate, hexane, benzene, petrol. ether, oils, fats |
| Boiling Point | 360 c (dec.) |
| Notes | Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Class | Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Non GMO |
| Function | Intermediates, Humectants & Emollients |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Industrial, Resin & Coating |
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