1183-04-6 | Cholesterol Decanoate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
2g		in stock	$136.00	$95.00
5g		in stock	$168.00	$118.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB56255
• Chemical Name: Cholesterol Decanoate
• CAS Number: 1183-04-6
• Molecular Formula: C37H64O2
• Molecular Weight: 540.9029
• MDL Number: MFCD00021150
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O[C@H]1CC[C@]2(C(=CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2CC[C@]2([C@H]3CC[C@@H]2[C@@H](CCCC(C)C)C)C)C1)C

Upstream Synthesis Route

Cholesterol decanoate, also known as cholesteryl caprate, is a cholesterol derivative commonly used in chemical synthesis applications. In the realm of organic chemistry, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the formulation of lipid-based drug delivery systems. With its unique structure combining cholesterol and decanoic acid components, cholesterol decanoate plays a crucial role in enhancing the solubility and stability of lipophilic drugs, making it a valuable tool in pharmaceutical research and development. Furthermore, its compatibility with lipid bilayers and biological membranes makes it an ideal candidate for studies involving drug transport mechanisms and liposomal formulations.