Cholesterol acetate
Agent Name
Cholesterol acetate
CAS Number
604-35-3
Formula
C29-H48-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
3beta-Acetoxycholest-5-ene; Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol acetate; Cholest-5-en-3beta-yl acetate; Cholesterin acetate; Cholest-5-en-3-beta-yl acetate; Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, acetate; Cholesterol, acetate (8CI); [ChemIDplus] Cholesteryl acetate; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Cholesterol and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an emulsifier for pharmaceuticals; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
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