Description

10-(1-Pyrene)-10-Ketodecanoyl Cholestero L is a high-purity, synthetic cholesterol derivative functionalized with a pyrene-ketone moiety. This compound is specifically engineered for advanced research and development in materials science and biochemistry, offering unique photophysical and self-assembly properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and specialty chemical manufacturers working on fluorescent probes, liquid crystal materials, and model membrane systems.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling & Probes: Acts as a hydrophobic fluorescent tag in biophysical studies of lipid membranes and cellular processes due to the pyrene chromophore.
• Liquid Crystal Research: Serves as a key chiral dopant or component in the development of advanced liquid crystalline materials for display and optical technologies.
• Model Membrane Systems: Used in the formulation of liposomes and supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) to study membrane fluidity, protein-lipid interactions, and cholesterol dynamics.
• Photophysical Studies: Employed in research investigating energy transfer, excimer formation, and other photochemical behaviors in organized molecular assemblies.
• Polymer & Material Science: Functions as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific optical or self-organizing properties to novel polymeric materials.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, TLC) for quality control and method development in related synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-(1-Pyrene)-10-Ketodecanoyl Cholestero L
CAS No.	108321-46-6
Molecular Formula	C55H76O2
Molecular Weight	769.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholesteryl 10-(1-pyrenyl)-10-oxodecanoate; 10-(1-Pyrenyl)-10-oxodecanoic Acid Cholesteryl Ester; Cholesteryl 10-(pyren-1-yl)-10-oxodecanoate; Pyrene-labeled Cholesterol Ester; 1-Pyrenebutyryl Cholesteryl Ester (related analog); Fluorescent Cholesterol Derivative; Pyrene-Cholesterol Conjugate; Chol-Py
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 10-(1-Pyrene)-10-Ketodecanoyl Cholestero L is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR), to ensure consistency and meet research-grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the exact specifications for that lot.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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