Synonyms
(3.beta.)-Cholest-5-en-3-ol;(3β)-cholest-5-en-3-ol;3β-hydroxycholest-5-ene;5,6-Cholesten-3beta-ol;5:6-cholesten-3-beta-ol;5:6-Cholesten-3beta-ol;5-Cholesten-3B-ol;5-cholesten-3β-ol
Description
Cholesterol is a moisturizer and emollient that acts as a powerful emulsifier in water-in-oil systems. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in plant and animal cells. It is also present in the secretion of the sebaceous glands.
Molecular Formula
C27H46O
InChIKey
HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
pKa
15.03±0.70(Predicted)
Refractive Index
1.5250 (estimate)