Cholesteryl chloride, 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.

It is used in some hair colors, make-ups, and some other cosmetic preparations.

[2] It can be also used as a component of the liquid crystals used for liquid crystal displays.