General description

• Cholesterol (cholesterin, cholesteryl alcohol) is a lipid sterol found in vertebrate cell membranes
• Cholesterol is a cholestanoid, 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

• Suitable for in vitro and in vivo applications
• Stabilized in powder form for laboratory use only