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Is Cholesteryl Chloride vegetarian?

Cholesteryl Chloride

Cholesteryl chloride is an organochlorine derivative of cholesterol, forming cholesteric liquid crystals; it appears as a transparent liquid or soft crystalline solid. Cholesterol used as a starting material may be sourced from animal, plant (phytosterol-derived), or synthetic origins, so its ultimate source is variable.

Also known as 3-.beta.-Chlorocholest-5-ene, 3-beta-Chlorocholest-5-ene, 3-Chlorocholest-5-ene
INCI name Cholesteryl Chloride
CAS number 910-31-6
EC number 213-004-4
CosIng ID 32672
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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