Cholesterol (plant), CAS 57-88-5

Formulation: A solid

Formal Name: (3β)-cholest-5-en-3-ol

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C27H46O

Formula Weight: 386,7

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 57-88-5

Notes: Cholesterol is a minor sterol produced in plant cells and a component of plant surface lipids.{67529,67530,67531} Cholesterol content in plants is generally several hundreds- to thousands-fold less than that of mammalian cells.{67529} It is a precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive plant metabolites, including steroidal glycoalkaloids and phytoecdysteroids.{67530}

• SKU: CAY39448-100
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 39448-100
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 100 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK