This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General description
- Cholesterol (cholesterin, cholesteryl alcohol) is a lipid sterol found in vertebrate cell membranes
- Cholesterol is a cholestanol, a class of molecule that contains the C-27 cholestane motif
- A precursor of many steroids and sex hormones in animals including cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen
- It plays a role in neurotransmission and is crucial for organ systems, such as immune, reproductive and endocrine systems
Applications
- Stabilized in powder form for laboratory use only