Description

Cholesteryl Palmitelaidate is a high-purity, synthetic sterol ester derived from cholesterol and palmitelaidic acid. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research, particularly in the study of lipid metabolism and membrane biophysics. It is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and prodrugs targeting lipid-related disorders.
• Biochemical Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical reference standard for chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectrometry in lipidomics studies.
• Liposome & Drug Delivery Systems: A component in the formulation of liposomes and other nanocarriers to study membrane fluidity and stability.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in basic research to investigate cholesterol esterification, absorption, and cellular transport mechanisms.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for the production of other sophisticated sterol derivatives and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl Palmitelaidate
CAS No.	102679-72-1
Molecular Formula	C₄₃H₇₄O₂
Molecular Weight	623.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholest-5-en-3β-yl (9E)-hexadec-9-enoate; (3β)-Cholest-5-en-3-yl (9E)-9-Hexadecenoate; Palmitelaidic Acid Cholesteryl Ester; Cholesterol Palmitelaidate; trans-Palmitelaidic Acid Cholesterol Ester; Cholesteryl (9E)-9-Hexadecenoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl Palmitelaidate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. Keep the container 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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