Cholesterol
Product information
(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.