l General Information |
Product Name | Cholesterol |
General description | Cholesterol is the major sterol in mammals, and its importance in fundamental cellular processes is becoming more appreciated. |
Purity | ≥98.0% (HPLC) | CAS Number | 57-88-5 |
Formula | C27H46O | Molecular Weight | 386.65 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white solid |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Cholesterol is absorbed from the gut via lymph. The primary site of absorption of dietary cholesterol is the proximal small intestine. Cholesterol is absorbed from the intestine after incorporation into chylomicrons, which are mixed micelles composed of triglycerides, phospholipids, protein and free and esterified cholesterol. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not
for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
