Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry, Life Science Applications | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Amino Acid & Biochemicals | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Apollo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₂₇H₄₆O |
Apollo Scientific™ Cholesterol (≥95%) is a high-quality sterol compound widely used as an organic building block and biochemical reagent in life science, pharmaceutical, and biochemical research. Cholesterol is a naturally occurring lipid molecule and sterol that plays a crucial role in cell membrane structure, lipid metabolism, and steroid biosynthesis.
In research laboratories, cholesterol is commonly used as a biochemical reagent, lipid standard, and organic synthesis intermediate for studying lipid metabolism, membrane biology, and steroid hormone pathways. It is also employed in liposome preparation, membrane model systems, and pharmaceutical formulation studies.
This compound is supplied with ≥95% purity, ensuring reliable performance in biochemical experiments, analytical studies, and synthetic chemistry applications.
Key Features
- High Purity: ≥95% cholesterol
- Organic Building Block: Useful in organic synthesis and biochemical research
- Sterol Compound: Essential lipid molecule for membrane studies
- Suitable for Biochemical and Life Science Applications
- Reliable Quality for Research Laboratories
- Available in Multiple Pack Sizes for Laboratory and Industrial Use
Applications
Cholesterol is widely used in:
- Lipid metabolism research
- Cell membrane structure studies
- Liposome and lipid nanoparticle preparation
- Steroid hormone biosynthesis research
- Biochemical and pharmaceutical research
- Organic synthesis intermediate
- Membrane protein research
- Drug delivery and formulation studies
- Analytical chemistry and lipid analysis
Chemical and Physical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cholesterol |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Chemical Name | Cholest-5-en-3-ol |
| Synonyms | Cholesterin; (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol |
| CAS Number | 57-88-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₇H₄₆O |
| Molecular Weight | 386.55 g/mol |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003646 |
| Chemical Class | Sterol / lipid |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Usage | Organic building block / biochemical reagent |
Biological Significance
Cholesterol is an essential molecule in biological systems and is involved in:
- Maintaining cell membrane fluidity and stability
- Biosynthesis of steroid hormones
- Vitamin D synthesis
- Bile acid production
- Lipid transport and metabolism
Because of its central role in lipid biology, cholesterol is widely studied in cardiovascular research, metabolic disease studies, and membrane biochemistry.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| OR1030208-5G | Bottle | 5 g |
| OR1030208-25G | Bottle | 25 g |
| OR1030208-100G | Bottle | 100 g |
| OR1030208-500G | Bottle | 500 g |
| OR1030208-2.5KG | Bottle | 2.5 kg |
| OR1030208-10KG | Bottle | 10 kg |
Apollo Scientific™ Cholesterol 95% is a reliable sterol compound used extensively in biochemical research, lipid metabolism studies, and organic synthesis applications. Its high purity and well-characterized properties make it suitable for membrane biology research, liposome preparation, pharmaceutical development, and analytical studies. With multiple packaging options available, this reagent provides flexibility for academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical laboratories working in lipid and metabolic research.
- Pack Size: 100g 500g 5g 25g 2.5kg 10kg
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