Cholesterol

Synonym: 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholestene, 5-Cholesten-3β-ol

Product Code: RS0849

Catalog Number	Unit Size	Price
RS0849-5 g	5 g	Online Inquiry
RS0849-25 g	25 g	Online Inquiry
RS0849-100 g	100 g	Online Inquiry

Description

Cholesterol, a sterol, is a type of lipid biosynthesized by all animal cells. It is an essential structural component of animal cell membranes. It is also the precursor for vitamin, bile acid and steroid hormones in mammals. Cholesterol can complex with proteins to form two main types of lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Cholesterol is associated with breast cancer progression.

Specification

Storage Conditions

−20°C

Shipping Conditions

Dry Ice

Sterility Testing

Non-Sterile

Quality and Performance Testing

Pass

Form

Powder

Solubility

Soluble in water (0.002 mg/mL), Tween, ethanol, and serum.

For research or further manufacturing use only. Not for use in humans.