This Standard Reference Material (SRM) is certified as a chemical of known purity. It is intended primarily for use in the calibration and standardization of procedures for the determination of cholesterol in research samples and for routine evaluations of daily working standards used in these procedures. A unit of SRM 911c consists of 2 g ofmaterial. For more information, please refer to the SDS and COA.SRM 911C_cert SRM 911C _SDS
Synonyms: 3beta-Hydroxy-5-cholestene; 5-Cholesten-3beta-ol
Molecular Formula: C27H46O
Molecular Weight: 386.65
Linear Structural Formula: C27H46O
MDL Number: MFCD00003646
Melting Point: 147-149 C (lit.)
Density: 1.067 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Biochem Physiol Actions: Major component of all biological membranes; ~25% of total brain lipid is cholesterol.
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