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Atomfair Cholesteryl laurate C39H68O2

Description Cholesteryl laurate (CAS 1908-11-8) is a high-purity cholesteryl ester derived from cholesterol and lauric acid, with the molecular formula C39H68O2. This compound is widely utilized in biochemical and biophysical research due to its role in lipid metabolism, membrane dynamics, and cholesterol transport studies. Its 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] dodecanoate, reflects its complex sterol structure. Cholesteryl laurate is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and ethanol, but insoluble in water. It is ideal for applications in LC-MS, HPLC, and NMR analysis, as well as for formulating lipid-based delivery systems. Store at 2-8??C in a…

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Cholesteryl laurate (CAS 1908-11-8) is a high-purity cholesteryl ester derived from cholesterol and lauric acid, with the molecular formula C39H68O2. This compound is widely utilized in biochemical and biophysical research due to its role in lipid metabolism, membrane dynamics, and cholesterol transport studies. Its 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] dodecanoate, reflects its complex sterol structure. Cholesteryl laurate is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and ethanol, but insoluble in water. It is ideal for applications in LC-MS, HPLC, and NMR analysis, as well as for formulating lipid-based delivery systems. Store at 2-8??C in a tightly sealed container to ensure stability.

  • CAS No: 1908-11-8
  • Molecular Formula: C39H68O2
  • Molecular Weight: 569.0
  • Exact Mass: 568.52193141
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 568.52193141
  • 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] dodecanoate
  • SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=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
  • Synonyms: Cholesteryl laurate, 1908-11-8, Cholesteryl dodecanoate, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, 3-dodecanoate, Cholesterol, laurate

Application

Cholesteryl laurate is extensively used in lipid research to study cholesterol esterification and lipid droplet formation. It serves as a model compound for investigating atherosclerosis and other lipid-related metabolic disorders. Researchers also employ it in the development of liposomal drug delivery systems due to its amphiphilic properties. Additionally, it is a key component in synthetic lipid bilayers for membrane biophysics studies.

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