Description

Cholesteryl Palmitoleate Crystalline is a high-purity, crystalline ester derived from cholesterol and palmitoleic acid. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, cosmetics, and nutraceutical industries who require well-characterized lipid molecules for formulation, analytical, and synthetic applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in lipid metabolism, membrane biophysics, and cell signaling studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key synthetic building block for the development of novel therapeutic agents and drug delivery systems.
• Cosmetic & Skincare Formulations: Incorporated as a bioactive lipid component in high-end creams and serums for its potential skin-barrier enhancing properties.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in the research and formulation of specialized dietary supplements targeting lipid-related health parameters.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a critical calibration standard in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometric analyses for lipid profiling.
• Material Science: Investigated for its self-assembly properties in the creation of advanced biomimetic materials and liquid crystal systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl Palmitoleate Crystalline
CAS No.	16711-66-3
Molecular Formula	C43H74O2
Molecular Weight	623.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholesteryl cis-9-Hexadecenoate; 5-Cholesten-3β-ol, (9Z)-9-hexadecenoate; Palmitoleic Acid Cholesteryl Ester; Cholesterol Palmitoleate; (9Z)-9-Hexadecenoic Acid Cholest-5-en-3β-yl Ester; Cholest-5-en-3β-yl (9Z)-hexadec-9-enoate; 3β-Hydroxycholest-5-ene 3-Palmitoleate
EINECS	240-779-3

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl Palmitoleate Crystalline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems support research and development requiring reliable, well-specified biochemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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