Description

Cafestol Palmitate is a diterpene fatty acid ester, specifically the palmitate ester of cafestol, a key bioactive compound found in coffee. This high-purity specialty chemical is valued for its role as a reference standard and active ingredient in advanced research and product development. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science industries for applications in metabolic studies, anti-inflammatory research, and the formulation of standardized botanical extracts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the quantification and quality control of coffee-derived ingredients in drug formulations and herbal medicines.
• Nutraceutical Research: Serves as a key bioactive marker in studies investigating the health effects of coffee compounds, particularly on cholesterol metabolism and liver function.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS methods for the accurate profiling of coffee beans and commercial coffee products.
• Bioactive Ingredient Development: Incorporated into the R&D of functional foods, dietary supplements, and cosmeceuticals targeting anti-inflammatory and metabolic pathways.
• Academic & Life Science Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for pharmacological and biochemical studies on diterpene mechanisms of action.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cafestol Palmitate
CAS No.	81760-46-5
Molecular Formula	C₃₃H₅₂O₄
Molecular Weight	512.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Cafestol palmitate; 16-O-Palmitoyl-16,17-dihydrocafestol; Cafesteryl palmitate; (13R)-6,13-Dihydroxy-13-methyl-7-oxo-5,6,7,13-tetrahydrodibenzo[a,g]quinolizine-5-yl hexadecanoate; Dihydrocafestol palmitate; Coffee diterpene palmitate; Kahweol palmitate (related compound)
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Quality Control

Our Cafestol Palmitate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets high-grade standards suitable for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) 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 powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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