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Cholesterol (from lanolin (wool fat)), powder NF, JP, Ph. Eur., BP, extra pure, SAFC®
Cholesterol (from lanolin (wool fat)), powder NF, JP, Ph. Eur., BP, extra pure, SAFC®
Catalog # EM1.03672.5000
Supplier:  MilliporeSigma
CAS Number:  
Cholesterol (from lanolin (wool fat)), powder NF, JP, Ph. Eur., BP, extra pure, SAFC®
Catalog # EM1.03672.5000
Supplier:  MilliporeSigma
Supplier Number:  1.03672.5000
CAS Number:  
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Specifications

  • Size:
    5 kg
  • Environmentally Preferable:
  • Cat. No.:
    EM1.03672.5000
  • Supplier no.:
    1.03672.5000

Specifications

Specification Test Results

  • Assay (Cholesterol) (GC):
    95.0% min
  • Assay (Total sterols) (GC):
    97.0-103.0%
  • Acid substances:
    To pass test
  • Identity test A:
    To pass test
  • Identity test B:
    To pass test
  • Loss on drying (60°C; vacuum):
    0.3% max
  • Melting point:
    147-150°C
  • Organic volatile impurities (according to USP):
    Conforms
  • Other Residual Solvents (Ph.Eur./ICH):
    Excluded by manufacturing process
  • Residual Solvents (Ph Eur) class 2 (Methanol):
    0.3% max
  • Residual Solvents (Ph Eur) class 3 (Acetone):
    0.5% max
  • Residual Solvents (Ph Eur) class 3 (Ethanol):
    0.5% max
  • Residual Solvents (Ph Eur) class 3 (Heptane):
    0.5% max
  • Solubility in ethanol:
    Passes Test
  • Specific Rotation [a]25/D (2%; dioxane):
    -38--34°
  • Sulfated ash (600°C):
    0.1% max

Specification Test Results

About this item

Synonyms: Cholest-5-en-3-ol, Cholesterin, (3Beta)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol
 :
 :386.66 g/mol
Merck Index:13,02221
Boiling Pt:360 °C (1013 hPa)
Melting Pt:147…150 °C
Density:1.07 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Storage Temperature:Freezer
EINECS:200-353-2
CAS Number:57-88-5
Formula:C₂₇H₄₆O
MDL Number:MFCD00003646