Cholesterol
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 57-88-5
EINECS / EC 200-353-2
Chemical Name (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C27H46O
Mol. Weight 386.7 g/mol
SMILES CC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C
InChIKey HVYWMOMLDIMFJA-DPAQBDIFSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Origin Synthetic
Category Emollients & Esters
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL >2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2019 / FDA GRAS
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >10000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Usage level, pH range, solubility and addition phase not yet available.
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