Lanosterol

Product Name

Lanosterol

INCI Name

ISO Cholesterol

CAS No.

79-63-0

EINECS No.

201-214-9

Synonyms

Lanosterol/Cryptosterol/Di-hydro-lanosterol

Specification

Melting Point, ℃

135 minimum

Acidity, ml

0.3 maximum

Loss on Drying, %

0.5 maximum

Purity, %

90.0 minimum

Description

A white odorless powder extracted from the sterol rich fraction of wool grease. Bonds very well with solvents being highly lipophilic when used as a thickener and is very stable, rarely crystallizing from the solvent when used.

Application

Topical lipid applications containing lanosterol impart a silky smooth feel and are ideal for use in lip gloss and lipsticks as well as deodorant sticks and insect repellant sticks. Added benefits include excellent pay off characteristics, plus an emollient homogenous film when spread over the skin.