Cholesteryl acetate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Cholesteryl acetate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Cholesteryl acetate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Catalog number A15052.36
also known as A15052-36
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS604-35-3
IUPAC Name9a,11a-dimethyl-1-(6-methylheptan-2-yl)-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,6H,7H,8H,9H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-yl acetate
Molecular FormulaC29H48O2
InChI KeyXUGISPSHIFXEHZ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCC(C)CCCC(C)C1CCC2C3CC=C4CC(CCC4(C)C3CCC12C)OC(C)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White
Assay (unspecified)> 97.0%
Formpowder
Optical Rotation-43? ? 2? (c=2 in Chloroform)
Cholesteryl acetate is used in cosmetics, wrist watches, thermometers, propane tank volume indicators, video displays, pharmaceuticals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Cholesteryl acetate is used in cosmetics, wrist watches, thermometers, propane tank volume indicators, video displays, pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ethanol or ethyl acetate.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Sawzik, P.; Craven, B.M. The crystal structure of cholesteryl acetate at 123 K. Acta Cryst. 1979, 35, 895-901.
  2. Brita Sjostrom.; Kirsten Westesen.; Bjorn Bergenståhl. Preparation of submicron drug particles in lecithin-stabilized o/w emulsions: II. Characterization of cholesteryl acetate particles. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 1993, 94, (1-3), 89-101.