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Cholesteryl acetate
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Cholesteryl acetate is a cholesterol ester used in lipid research, pharmaceutical formulations, and cosmetic applications. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 428.69 g/mol, a molecular formula of C29H48O2, and a CAS number of 604-35-3. It is stable at ambient temperatures and has no signal word. Molekula supplies Cholesteryl acetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £42.00 per pack ex VAT · £50.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 112 - 114 Deg C |
| Assay GC | >97% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 11278658 |
| CAS Number | 604-35-3 |
| IUPAC Name | [(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] acetate |
| EC Number | 210-066-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C29H48O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 428.69 |
| Exact Mass | 428.3654 |
| SMILES | C[C@H](CCCC(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)OC(=O)C)C)C |
| InChIKey | XUGISPSHIFXEHZ-VEVYEIKRSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C29H48O2/c1-19(2)8-7-9-20(3)25-12-13-26-24-11-10-22-18-23(31-21(4)30)14-16-28(22,5)27(24)15-17-29(25,26)6/h10,19-20,23-27H,7-9,11-18H2,1-6H3/t20-,23+,24+,25-,26+,27+,28+,29-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 2723897 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2915393500 |
| Tariff Code | 2915390090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 3beta-Acetoxycholest-5-ene
- Acetic Acid Cholesterol Ester
- Acetyl Cholesterol
- Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, 3-acetate
- Cholest-5-en-3beta-ol acetate
- Cholest-5-en-3beta-yl acetate
- Cholesterin acetate
- Cholesterol 3-acetate
- cholesterol 3beta-acetate
- Cholesterol acetate
Frequently asked questions
What is cholesteryl acetate used for?
Cholesteryl acetate is primarily used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations as a stabilizer and emollient.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cholesteryl acetate?
The formula is C29H48O2 with a molecular weight of 428.69 g/mol.
How should cholesteryl acetate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of cholesteryl acetate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies cholesteryl acetate in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply cholesteryl acetate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply cholesteryl acetate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a cholesteryl acetate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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