Description

Cholesterol

 
 
 
 
 
 
C*7H*6O
Mr **6.7
[******5]
 
Cholesterol Content: minimum *5.0 per cent
Appearance: white or almost white, crystalline powder.
Solubility: practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in acetone and in ethanol (*6 per cent).
It is sensitive to light.
Melting point: **7 °C to **0 °C.
Acidity：The difference between the volumes of 0.1 M hydrochloric acid required to change the color of the indicator in the blank and in the test is not more than 0.3 mL.
Loss on drying: maximum 0.3 per cent
Sulfated ash: maximum 0.1 per cent
Storage: Protected from light.