Description

Cholest-5-En-3Beta-Yl p-Butoxybenzoate is a high-purity sterol derivative, specifically a cholesterol ester, designed for advanced research and industrial synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the development of pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and specialty materials. It is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, advanced material science, and fine chemical sectors who require precise molecular building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Liquid Crystal Material: Used in research and production of cholesterol-based liquid crystals for display technologies and optical devices.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of lipid metabolism, membrane biophysics, and as a probe in biological systems.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Potential use in advanced formulations requiring sterol esters for skin barrier function and delivery systems.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors, advanced polymers, and nanostructured materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholest-5-En-3Beta-Yl p-Butoxybenzoate
CAS No.	41484-52-0
Molecular Formula	C38H58O3
Molecular Weight	562.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholesteryl 4-Butoxybenzoate; 4-Butoxybenzoic Acid Cholesteryl Ester; Cholest-5-en-3β-yl 4-butoxybenzoate; 3β-Cholest-5-en-3-yl 4-butoxybenzoate; p-Butoxybenzoic Acid Cholesteryl Ester; CL-3; Liquid Crystal Ester CL-3; Cholesterol p-Butoxybenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cholest-5-En-3Beta-Yl p-Butoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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