Cholesterol

Name: Cholesterol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-007389

About Cholesterol

Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5) is an API reference standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C27H46O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 386.7 g/mol. Common synonyms include (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol and (-)-Cholesterol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Laboratories use this the parent drug substance standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cholesterol
Catalogue No.	VQ-007389
CAS Number	57-88-5
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
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₆O
Molecular weight	386.7 g/mol
Exact mass	386.3549
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)C
PubChem CID	5997

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	8.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	(3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (-)-Cholesterol, 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene, Cholest-5-en-3β-ol, Cholesterin, Cholesteryl alcohol, Dythol, Lidinit, Lidinite, Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol, Dusoline, Cholesterine

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 57-88-5

Extra Pure

Cholesterol, 97%

CAS: 57-88-5
Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O
MW: 386.7 g/mol

VQ-002805

Cell Culture

Cholesterol, cell culture tested

CAS: 57-88-5
Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O
MW: 386.7 g/mol

VQ-046100

AR

Cholesterol, GR 99%+

CAS: 57-88-5
Formula: C₂₇H₄₆O
MW: 386.7 g/mol

VQ-003001

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cholesterol?

The CAS Registry Number of Cholesterol is 57-88-5. It is also known as (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (-)-Cholesterol, 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cholesterol?

Cholesterol has the molecular formula C27H46O and a molecular weight of 386.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (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.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cholesterol can I order?

We supply Cholesterol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cholesterol?

Yes. Every lot of Cholesterol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Cholesterol be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Cholesterol worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.