A siple Understanding of Cholesteryl Chloride

Cholesteryl chloride, which is also called 3-chlorocholest-5-ene or 3β-chlorocholest-5-ene, is an organic chemical, an organochloride derivate cholesterol. It is a liquid crystal material forming clockwise cholesteric liquid crystals. It is a transparent liquid, or a soft crystalline material with melting point around 94-96 °C.

Cholesteryl chloride can be used with cholesteryl nonanoate, cholesteryl benzoate, and/or cholesteryl oleyl carbonate in some thermochromic liquid crystals.
It is used in some hair colors, make-ups, and some other cosmetic preparations.
Cholesteryl chloride  can be also used as a component of the liquid crystals used for liquid crystal displays.

Molecular Formula                C₂₇H₄₅Cl
Molecular Weight                   405.10
CAS Registry Number            910-31-6
EINECS                                 213-004-4

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