Description

Cholesteryl Behenate is a high-purity cholesterol ester derived from behenic acid, valued for its unique lipid properties and stability. This compound serves as a critical functional ingredient and intermediate in advanced material science and life science applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries for its role in formulation and research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a matrix-forming agent or stabilizer in controlled-release drug delivery systems and solid dispersions.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as an emollient, thickener, and stabilizer in high-end creams, lotions, and liposomal formulations.
• Biomedical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in lipidomics research, membrane biophysics studies, and cholesterol metabolism assays.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Acts as a component in cholesteric liquid crystal mixtures for optical films and temperature-sensitive indicators.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing more complex sterol derivatives and functional lipids.
• Nutraceutical Formulations: Utilized in advanced supplement delivery systems designed for improved bioavailability of lipid-soluble actives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholesteryl Behenate
CAS No.	61510-09-6
Molecular Formula	C49H88O2
Molecular Weight	709.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Cholest-5-en-3β-ol 3-behenate; 5-Cholesten-3β-ol, 3-docosanoate; Cholesterol docosanoate; Cholesterol behenate; Behenic acid cholesteryl ester; Docosanoic acid, cholesteryl ester; Cholesteryl docosanoate
EINECS	262-795-1

Quality Control

Our Cholesteryl Behenate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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