Zhejiang Garden Biochemical High-Tech Stock Co., Ltd.-Vitamin D3, Cholesterol, Lanolin and Lano
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.