Description

Cholesteryl Cinnamate is a high-purity organic ester compound derived from cholesterol and cinnamic acid. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique liquid crystalline properties and its role as a key intermediate in advanced material synthesis. It is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers working in the fields of advanced optics, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. Our product is supplied to meet the stringent quality requirements of these demanding applications.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of cholesteric liquid crystals for display technologies and optical filters.
• Research chemical for studying thermotropic phase behavior and molecular self-assembly.
• Starting material for the preparation of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and bioactive compounds.
• Component in the development of light-responsive materials and smart coatings.
• Used in non-linear optical (NLO) material research due to its conjugated system.
• Reference standard for analytical testing and quality control in chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl Cinnamate
CAS No.	1990-11-0
Molecular Formula	C36H52O2
Molecular Weight	516.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholest-5-en-3β-yl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate; (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate; Cholesterol cinnamate; 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene 3-cinnamate; Cinnamic acid cholesteryl ester; 5-Cholesten-3β-ol cinnamate
EINECS	217-877-8

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl Cinnamate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

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

Specification

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

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