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Cholesterol

CAS 57-88-5 · MF C27H46O · MW 386.7 g/mol

A skin-replenishing lipid that strengthens the skin barrier, enhances hydration, and supports repair. Commonly used in moisturizers and restorative skincare

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CAS Number
57-88-5
Molecular Formula
C27H46O
Molecular Weight
386.7 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
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 Number57-88-5
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 KeyHVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
PubChem CID 5997
INCI NameCHOLESTEROL
Synonyms & Trade Names
cholesterol Cholesterin Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol Cholesteryl alcohol Dythol Cordulan Dusoline Dusoran Cholesterine Cholestrin Cholestrol Hydrocerin Lidinite Kathro Lanol
Full Description

A skin-replenishing lipid that strengthens the skin barrier, enhances hydration, and supports repair. Commonly used in moisturizers and restorative skincare