Materials:
| Cholesterol (1 g) | Pyridine (3 cm3) |
| Methanol (20 cm3) | Benzoyl chloride (0.4 cm3) |
| Ethyl ethanoate (20 cm3) | Ice |
| 50 cm3 conical flask (2) | 25 cm3 measuring cylinder |
| 10 cm3 measuring cylinder | Dropping pipette |
| Buchner flask | Buchner funnel |
| Filter paper to fit buchner | 400 cm3 beaker |
| Glass slide | Bunsen burner |
| Heat-proof mat | Tongs |
| Disposable gloves | Hotplate |
| Bunsen burner | Heat-proof mat |
| Steam bath |