Cholesterol

C₂₇H₄₆O

IUPAC: Cholest-5-en-3β-ol

CAS: 57-88-5

Overview

Cholesterol is an essential structural component of cell membranes and a precursor to steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	46	1.0080
Carbon	C	27	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×46

12.0%

Carbon ×27

83.9%

Oxygen ×1

4.1%

Uses

• Cell membrane component
• Hormone precursor
• Bile acid synthesis
• Vitamin D precursor

Fun Facts

✦ Your body produces about 1 gram of cholesterol per day — dietary cholesterol has less impact on blood levels than once thought

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 386.65 g/mol
Density: 1.0700 g/cm³
Melting Point: 148.5 °C
Boiling Point: 360.0 °C
Solubility: Insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 386.3549
XLogP: 8.7
TPSA: 20.2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 5
Heavy Atoms: 28
Complexity: 591.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol (C₂₇H₄₆O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Cholest-5-en-3β-ol.

What is the molecular weight of Cholesterol?

Cholesterol has a molar mass of 386.65 g/mol.

What state is Cholesterol at room temperature?

Cholesterol is a solid at room temperature.

Is Cholesterol organic or inorganic?

Cholesterol is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Cholesterol?

Cholesterol (C₂₇H₄₆O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).