Cholesteryl palmitate
Cholesteryl palmitate is a fatty acid ester of cholesterol, a major lipid component in plasma and cell membranes. It is widely used as a standard in atherosclerosis research, particularly for studying lipid accumulation in arterial intima during in vitro and in vivo models of vascular disease.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
601-34-3
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
≥98% (May vary between batches)
Smiles
[H][C@@]12CC[C@H] ([C@H] (C) CCCC (C) C) [C@@]1 (C) CC[C@@]1 ([H]) [C@@]2 ([H]) CC=C2C[C@H] (CC[C@]12C) OC (=O) CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Molecular Formula
C43H76O2
Molecular Weight
625.06
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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