Cholesterol Valerate

CAS: 7726-03-6

Ref. 3D-FC61974

Product Information

• Name: Cholesterol Valerate
• Synonyms: Valeric Acid Cholesterol Ester, (3Beta)-Cholest-5-En-3-Yl Pentanoate, 5-Cholesten-3β-ol valerate, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3β)-, 3-pentanoate, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3β)-, pentanoate, Cholest-5-en-3β-ol valerate, Cholesterol n-valerate, Cholesterol pentanoate, Cholesterol, valerate, Cholesterolvalerate, Cholesteryl Pentanoate (Valerate), Cholesteryl pentanoate, Cholesteryl valerate, Valeric acid, cholesteryl ester
• CAS: 7726-03-6

Description

Cholesterol Valerate is a fatty acid that has been used in the diagnosis of fatty acids. It can be obtained by synthesizing it from cholesterol and valeric anhydride. The carboxylic acid group in the molecule is responsible for its lipophilic properties, which allow it to dissolve in fats and oils. Cholesterol Valerate has a phase transition temperature of about -5 degrees Celsius, making it liquid at room temperature. This compound has been used as an excipient in pharmaceutical compositions, such as lipid emulsions and topical formulations to increase solubility. The termini of the molecule consist of hydroxyl groups that are susceptible to oxidation, making this compound unstable when exposed to air or sunlight.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Purity: Min. 95%