Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
148.5 u00b0C
boiling_point
360 u00b0C
density
1.067 @ 20 u00b0C/4 u00b0C
solubility
0.095 mg/L (at 30 u00b0C)
vapor_pressure
VP: 0.171 mm Hg at 149 u00b0C
Chemical Identity
| 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 |
| InChI Key | HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5997 |
| INCI Name | CHOLESTEROL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A skin-replenishing lipid that strengthens the skin barrier, enhances hydration, and supports repair. Commonly used in moisturizers and restorative skincare