Description

Cholesteryl Laurate is a high-purity cholesterol ester derived from lauric acid, serving as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced material science and life sciences. Its unique amphiphilic structure provides excellent compatibility and stability in complex formulations, making it a valuable component for modifying material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for product development and process optimization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a standard reference material, an intermediate in steroid synthesis, and a component in drug delivery systems like liposomes and nanoparticles to enhance bioavailability.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a high-performance emollient, stabilizer, and texture enhancer in creams, lotions, and lipsticks, improving skin feel and product shelf-life.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Serves as a key chiral dopant and component in thermochromic and electro-optic liquid crystal mixtures for displays and sensors.
• Biomimetic Membrane Studies: Utilized in model membrane systems (e.g., lipid bilayers, vesicles) to study membrane fluidity, permeability, and protein-lipid interactions.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex sterol derivatives and surfactants with tailored properties.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Incorporated into the formulation of specific diagnostic kits and assays where controlled lipid environments are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl Laurate
CAS No.	1908-11-8
Molecular Formula	C39H68O2
Molecular Weight	569.0 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholest-5-en-3β-yl dodecanoate; 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene 3-dodecanoate; Lauric acid cholesteryl ester; Cholesterol laurate; Cholesteryl dodecanoate; CL; Cholesta-5-en-3β-ol (3β)-, dodecanoate
EINECS	217-626-3

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl Laurate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	90°C - 95°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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