Cholesterol
Also known as: Cholest-5-en-3β-ol, (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol, 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene, 5-Cholesten-3β-ol, Cholesterin, (-)-Cholesterol, 20-Dihydro-11-deoxycortisol, Cholest-5-en-3-ol, 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholestene, 5:6-Cholesten-3β-ol, Δ5-Cholesten-3β-ol, Cholest-5-en-3b-ol, 3b-Hydroxy-5-cholestene
Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C27H46O and a molecular weight of 386.654 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 148-150 °C, a boiling point of 360 ºC, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 250 ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. It is listed by 1 supplier, from 1.23 to 1.92 CNY. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 57-88-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-2787-4
- Molecular Formula
- C27H46O
- Molecular Weight
- 386.654 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
| Supplier | Purity / Pack | Base Price | Unit Price | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Stock | 分析标准品，99.7% 200mg | ¥245.00 | $0.18 /mgBest ¥1.23/mg CNY | CN China MOQ 200mg | |
In Stock | AR 500g | ¥780.00 | $0.23 /g ¥1.56/g CNY | CN China MOQ 500g | |
In Stock | AR 100g | ¥175.00 | $0.26 /g ¥1.75/g CNY | CN China MOQ 100g |
Physicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 148-150 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 360 ºC |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 250 ºC |
| Exact Mass | 386.354858 |
| PSA | 20.23000 |
| LogP | 9.85 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.525 |
| Additional Property | negligible |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
- H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Laverdy OG, et al. Effects of glycemic control upon serum lipids and lipid transfers to HDL in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: novel findings in unesterified cholesterol status. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, 2015, 123(4):232-239 [2]. Sandy Huey-Jen Hsu, et al. Validation of the Estimation of Low-density LipoproteinCholesterol by the Modified Friedewald Equation in EthnicChinese Adults Living in Taiwan. Internal Medicine, 54: 2291-2297, 2015 [3]. Fukui K, et al. Effect of Cholesterol Reduction on Receptor Signaling in Neurons. J Biol Chem. 2015 Sep 14. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2906131000 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cholesterol?
The CAS number of Cholesterol is 57-88-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cholesterol?
Cholesterol has molecular formula C27H46O and molecular weight 386.654 g/mol.
Which suppliers offer Cholesterol?
1 supplier(s) listed; reference unit price ¥1.23–1.92 /mg.
Is Cholesterol hazardous?
Cholesterol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Cholesterol?
For Cholesterol, Upstream Products: Diacetone-D-galactose; Downstream Products: Cholesteryl palmitate, Cholesteryl stearate, Cholesta-4,6-dien-3-one.
Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.
Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "Cholesterol (CAS 57-88-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-2787-4 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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