(Cholesterol Ph. Eur. 10.0 / NF 33)
Article: 1003
Parameter | Limit | Unit | Method |
Melting Point | 147 - 150 | °C | Ph. Eur. (2.2.14) |
Identification | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. (B+C) | |
Solubility in ethanol | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. | |
Acidity | max. 0,3 | ml | Ph. Eur. |
Loss on drying | max. 0,3 | % | Ph. Eur. (2.2.32) |
Sulphated ash | max. 0,1 | % | Ph. Eur. (2.4.14) |
Cholesterol content | min. 95,0 | % | Ph. Eur. (2.2.28) |
Total sterol content | 97,0 - 103,0 | % | Ph. Eur. |
Specific rotation | -34 - -38 | ° | USP/NF |
Residual solvents | USP/NF | USP/NF | |
Appearance | white powder |
INCI | Cholesterol |
CAS | 57-88-5 |
EINECS | 200-353-2 |
CoS /TSE | R1-CEP 2002-123-Rev 01 |
Customs tarif no. | 2906 13 10 |
Cholesterol, an essential lipid, is a natural emulsifier, widely used in cosmetic and pharmaceutic formulations. The raw material base is woolgrease.