Description
Cholesteryl Benzoate (CAS 604-32-0) is a high-purity sterol ester derived from cholesterol and benzoic acid, with the molecular formula C34H50O2. This crystalline compound is widely utilized in research and industrial applications due to its thermotropic liquid crystalline properties, making it a key component in the study of cholesteric mesophases and electro-optical devices. With a purity of ≥98%, our Cholesteryl Benzoate is rigorously tested for consistency, ensuring optimal performance in advanced material science applications. It is supplied in sealed packaging to maintain stability and prevent degradation. Ideal for researchers investigating phase transitions, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and organic semiconductors.
Key Features:
- High-purity grade (≥98%) for precise experimental results
- Thermotropic liquid crystal behavior with a defined melting point
- Compatible with organic synthesis and material science research
- Stable under recommended storage conditions (2-8°C, protected from light)
- Available in customizable quantities for lab-scale or bulk applications
Properties
- CAS Number: 604-32-0
- Complexity: 806
- IUPAC Name: [(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(1R)-1,5-dimethylhexyl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C34H50O2/c1-23(2)10-9-11-24(3)29-16-17-30-28-15-14-26-22-27(36-32(35)25-12-7-6-8-13-25)18-20-33(26,4)31(28)19-21-34(29,30)5/h6-8,12-14,23-24,27-31H,9-11,15-22H2,1-5H3/t24-,27+,28+,29-,30+,31+,33+,34-/m1/s1
- InChI Key: UVZUFUGNHDDLRQ-LLHZKFLPSA-N
- Exact Mass: 490.381080833
- Molecular Formula: C34H50O2
- Molecular Weight: 490.8
- 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)C5=CC=CC=C5)C)C
- Topological: 26.3
- Monoisotopic Mass: 490.381080833
- Physical Description: White odorless powder;
- Synonyms: CHOLESTERYL BENZOATE, 604-32-0, Cholesterol benzoate, UNII-N09H13SHLB, N09H13SHLB, EINECS 210-064-3, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, benzoate, 5-Cholesten-3.beta.-ol benzoate, DTXSID10897509, 5-CHOLESTEN-3-YL BENZOATE, CHOLESTERYL BENZOATE [MART.], CHOLESTERYL BENZOATE [WHO-DD], Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, benzoate, CHOLESTERYL BENZOATE (MART.), Cholest5ene3betayl benzoate, Cholest5en3ol (3beta), benzoate, DTXCID101326864, Cholest5en3ol (3beta), 3benzoate, 210-064-3, 5-cholesten-3beta-ol benzoate, uvzufugnhddlrq-llhzkflpsa-n, 3b-(Benzoyloxy)cholest-5-ene, MFCD00003635, Cholest-5-ene-3-beta-yl benzoate, Cholesteryl benzoate, 98%, SCHEMBL162524, Cholest-5-en-3-yl benzoate #, AC8782, AKOS016015070, CS-W013828, FC61958, [(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] benzoate, AS-59469, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, 3-benzoate, NS00044072, ST50330591, A868981, Q1069880, 14-((1S)-1,5-dimethylhexyl)(1S,5S,10S,11S,2R,14R,15R)-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[ 8.7.0.0.0]heptadec-7-en-5-yl benzoate
Cholesteryl Benzoate is primarily used in liquid crystal research due to its ability to form cholesteric mesophases, critical for studying optical properties and phase transitions. It serves as a reference compound in the development of thermochromic materials and electro-optical devices like LCDs. Researchers also employ it as a cholesterol derivative in biochemical studies, including membrane dynamics and steroid metabolism. Its stability and reproducibility make it suitable for calibration in analytical chemistry.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 2 of 2 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Not Classified
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