CAS57-88-5
FormulaC27H45OH
SynonymCholeseteryl Alcohol, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
Density1.067
Slightly Solublein water, alcohol
Melting Point147 - 150
Residue on Ignition0.1 Max
Specific Rotationin 2%W/v in dioxane -34~ -38
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100ยฐCSoluble in acetic acid, acetone, alcohol, benzene,
IdentificationPasses
Loss on Drying0.3 max
C2H5Na00.3 ml max
Purity95 Min
Odorwh. or faintly yel. pearly granules or crystals, almost odorless
Coloryellow to tan color on prolonged exposure to light
Molecular weight386.67
Solubilityethers, acetone, chloroform, dioxane, ethyl acetate, hexane, benzene, petrol. ether, oils, fats
Boiling Point360 c (dec.)