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Cholesteryl palmitate
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Cholesteryl palmitate is a sterol ester used in lipid research, pharmaceutical formulations, and cosmetic applications. It serves as a model compound for studying cholesterol metabolism and membrane dynamics. Available with a CAS number of 601-34-3, molecular formula C43H76O2, and molecular weight 625.06 g/mol, it should be stored at -15 to -20 °C. Molekula supplies Cholesteryl palmitate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 16305586
- CAS Number
- 601-34-3
- 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] hexadecanoate
- EC Number
- 210-002-5
- Molecular Formula
- C43H76O2
- Molecular Weight
- 625.06
- Exact Mass
- 624.5845
- SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([C@H]3CC[C@]4([C@H]([C@@H]3CC=C2C1)CC[C@@H]4[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)C)C
- InChIKey
- BBJQPKLGPMQWBU-JADYGXMDSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C43H76O2/c1-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-23-41(44)45-36-28-30-42(5)35(32-36)24-25-37-39-27-26-38(34(4)22-20-21-33(2)3)43(39,6)31-29-40(37)42/h24,33-34,36-40H,7-23,25-32H2,1-6H3/t34-,36+,37+,38-,39+,40+,42+,43-/m1/s1
- PubChem CID
- 246520
Synonyms
- 16:0 Cholesterol ester
- 16:0 Cholesteryl ester
- Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, 3-hexadecanoate
- Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, hexadecanoate
- cholest-5-en-3beta-yl hexadecanoate
- Cholest-5-ene-3-beta-yl palmitate
- Cholesterol hexadecanoate
- Cholesterol palmitate
- Cholesteryl hexadecanoate
- Hexadecanoic acid, cholesteryl ester
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 75 - 77 °C
Source: PubChem CID 246520 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Frequently asked questions
What is cholesteryl palmitate used for?
Cholesteryl palmitate is primarily used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations as an emollient and thickening agent, and in research for lipid membrane studies.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cholesteryl palmitate?
The formula is C43H76O2 with a molecular weight of 625.06 g/mol.
How should cholesteryl palmitate be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability.
What grade of cholesteryl palmitate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies cholesteryl palmitate in research-grade quality.
Can Molekula supply cholesteryl palmitate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply cholesteryl palmitate in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a cholesteryl palmitate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.