| Name | Cholesterol | |
| Synonyms | Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol; 3beta-hydroxycholest-5-ene; 3beta-hydroxy-5-cholestene | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C27H46O | |
| Molecular Weight | 386.66 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 57-88-5 | |
| EINECS | 200-353-2 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.06 | |
| Melting point | 147-150 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 360 ºC | |
| Flash point | 250 ºC | |
| alpha | -36 º (c=2, dioxane) | |
| Water solubility | negligible | |