Cholesterol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Cholesteryl alcohol, this lipid is a sterol which is biosynthesized by all animal cells. This reagent is available as white powder which is poorly soluble in water. It has a melting point of 148 to 150 C and a boiling point of 360 C. Cholesterol is synthesized in a four phase process starting from acetyl CoA. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 57-88-5 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C27H46O Molecular weight: 386.65 Assay: Minimum 97 - 103 %Cholesterol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Cholesterol functions as an essential structural component of all animal cell membranes, and is vital in maintaining both membrane structural integrity and fluidity. It is additionally a precursor for the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, bile acid and vitamin D. Cholesterol also activates the estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERR), and may be the endogenous ligand for the receptor. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.