Description

Cholesteryl Caprylate is a high-purity cholesterol ester derived from cholesterol and caprylic acid. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations, valued for its lipophilic properties and biocompatibility. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences, personal care, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for product development and manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of advanced drug delivery systems, including liposomes and nanoparticles for targeted therapy.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Acts as an emollient, stabilizer, and texture enhancer in high-end creams, lotions, and liposomal formulations.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in lipid metabolism studies, membrane biophysics research, and model membrane construction.
• Nutraceutical Formulations: Employed as a component in lipid-based supplement delivery systems to improve bioavailability.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a building block for synthesizing more complex sterol derivatives and specialty surfactants.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors and liquid crystal displays (LCDs) due to its self-assembling properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl Caprylate
CAS No.	1182-42-9
Molecular Formula	C35H60O2
Molecular Weight	512.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholesterol caprylate; Cholest-5-en-3β-ol 3-caprylate; 3β-Hydroxy-5-cholestene 3-caprylate; Cholesterol octanoate; Octanoic acid cholesteryl ester; Cholesteryl n-octanoate; 5-Cholesten-3β-ol, 3-octanoate
EINECS	214-651-4

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl Caprylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.