CHOLESTEROL, WATER SOLUBLE Chemical Properties

storage temp. 

-20°C

solubility 

H₂O: 60 mg/mL

form 

waxy solid

color 

light yellow

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

FZ8400000

F 

10

MSDS

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CHOLESTEROL, WATER SOLUBLE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Cholesterol-PEG 600 has been used to evaluate its ability to induce apoptosis in vascular smooth muscle cells. It has also been used to restore cholesterol following depletion by methyl β-cyclodextrin.

General Description

Cholesterol?is one of the important constituent of all membranes. It is made up of a hydrophobic, planar, a polar hydroxyl group, fused-ring nucleus and a short hydrocarbon tail.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cholesterol?acts as an antecedent of steroid hormones. It plays a key role in fetal growth and in brain development.

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