Cholesteryl stearate 

Cholesteryl stearate is a compound belonging to the class of esters. It is a cholesterol ester commonly found in animal and plant sources. Cholesteryl stearate consists of two naturally occurring substances, cholesteryl alcohol and stearic acid. The combination of the two creates a stable compound that is commonly used in a variety of industrial and biomedical applications. Cholesteryl stearate is commonly used as a lubricant, thickener and emollient in cosmetic formulations such as lotions and creams. It is also used to produce certain types of polymers and plastics.

Cholesteryl stearate is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

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653.13

C₄₅H₈₀O₂

35602-69-8

Solid

White to off-white

CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CC=C4C[C@@H](OC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Store at room temperature, keep dry and cool