Cholesterol

$102.51

Product Description

Cholesterol is a compound naturally produced in animal cells and is an integral part of the cell membrane structure. It is ofen used in the preparation of liposomes that are used for controlled drug release. Cholesterol has even been observed to be an effective growth supplement in cell culture media.

This Ultra Pure Grade Cholesterol is suitable for use in cell culture at around 3% concentration. It is not very soluble in aqueous solutions, however is readily soluble in organic solvents such as Ethanol or in animal sera. bioWORLD offers an extensive portfolio of animal sera including Fetal Bovine Serum.


bioWORLD's products are supplied for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as a drug, agricultural or pesticidal product, food additive or as a household chemical.

References

See 'Influence of cholesterol on liposome stability and on in vitro drug release' by PubMed.

Technical Specifications

Synonyms: Cholesterol
CAS#: 57-88-5
Molecular Weight: 386.65
Molecular Formula: C27H46O
Shelf Life: 6 years
Ship Temperature: RT
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Hazmat Shipping: Non-hazardous

Composition