Cholesteryl pelargonate

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  • CAT Number: M050984
  • CAS Number: 1182-66-7
  • Molecular Formula: C36H62O2
  • Molecular Weight: 526.89
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Cholesteryl pelargonate(Cat No.:M050984), also known as cholesteryl nonanoate, is an ester of cholesterol and pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid). It is a waxy, solid compound commonly used in liquid crystal applications, particularly in thermochromic liquid crystal displays and temperature-sensitive indicators. Its unique optical properties make it valuable in forming cholesteric liquid crystals that reflect selective wavelengths of light. Additionally, it finds use in cosmetic formulations for its emollient and film-forming characteristics. Cholesteryl pelargonate is favored for its stability, biocompatibility, and ability to influence the texture and appearance of various products.


CAS Number 1182-66-7
Molecular Formula C36H62O2
Purity ≥95%
Target Liposome
Storage Store at +4C
IUPAC Name [(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] nonanoate
InChI InChI=1S/C36H62O2/c1-7-8-9-10-11-12-16-34(37)38-29-21-23-35(5)28(25-29)17-18-30-32-20-19-31(27(4)15-13-14-26(2)3)36(32,6)24-22-33(30)35/h17,26-27,29-33H,7-16,18-25H2,1-6H3/t27-,29+,30+,31-,32+,33+,35+,36-/m1/s1
InChIKey WCLNGBQPTVENHV-MKQVXYPISA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCC(=O)O[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([C@H]3CC[C@]4([C@H]([C@@H]3CC=C2C1)CC[C@@H]4[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)C)C
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