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Cholesteryl palmitate

Also known as Cholesterol palmitate, Cholesteryl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, cholesteryl ester

CAS 601-34-3Formula C43H76O2Molar mass 625.08 g/molEC 210-002-5
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Cholesteryl palmitate chemical structure, C43H76O2, CAS 601-34-3
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
601-34-3
Formula
C43H76O2
Molar mass
625.08 g/mol
EC number
210-002-5
HS code
291570
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is Cholesteryl palmitate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Cholesteryl palmitate is a cholesterol ester obtained by the formal condensation of cholesterol with palmitic acid. It has a role as a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid.

Identifiers

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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] hexadecanoate
CAS number
601-34-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
210-002-5
Molecular formula
C43H76O2
UNII
ZR4D53AD57
MDL number
MFCD00003638
InChIKey
BBJQPKLGPMQWBU-JADYGXMDSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C43H76O2/c1-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-23-41(44)45-36-28-30-42(5)35(32-36)24-25-37-39-27-26-38(34(4)22-20-21-33(2)3)43(39,6)31-29-40(37)42/h24,33-34,36-40H,7-23,25-32H2,1-6H3/t34-,36+,37+,38-,39+,40+,42+,43-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC1CCC2(C)C(=CCC3C2CCC2(C)C(C(C)CCCC(C)C)CCC32)C1
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=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

Synonyms

  • Cholesterol palmitate
  • Cholesteryl hexadecanoate
  • Hexadecanoic acid, cholesteryl ester
  • Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, 3-hexadecanoate
  • Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3beta)-, hexadecanoate
  • Cholesterol, palmitate
  • 16:0 Cholesterol ester
  • CE(16:0)
  • cholest-5-en-3beta-yl hexadecanoate
  • Cholest-5-ene-3-beta-yl palmitate
  • 16:0 Cholesteryl ester
  • Cholesterol hexadecanoate
  • Palmitic acid cholesteryl ester
  • 16:0(CE)
  • (3beta)-cholest-5-en-3-ol hexadecanoate
  • (3beta)-cholest-5-en-3-yl hexadecanoate
  • CE 16:0
  • cholest-5-en-3-yl palmitate
  • Hexadecanoic acid cholesteryl ester, 5-Cholesten-3ss-ol stearate
  • cholesterylpalmitate
  • 1-palmitoyl-cholesterol
  • cholesterol 1-palmitoate
  • cholesteryl 1-palmitoate
  • Cholesteryl palmitic acid
  • cholesterol 1-hexadecanoate
Show all 35 synonyms
  • cholesteryl 1-hexadecanoate
  • Cholesterol Ester(16:0)
  • cholesterol 1-palmitoic acid
  • cholesteryl 1-palmitoic acid
  • Cholesteryl hexadecanoic acid
  • Cholesteryl palmitate, 97%
  • cholesterol 1-hexadecanoic acid
  • cholesteryl 1-hexadecanoic acid
  • Palmitic Acid Cholesterol Ester
  • Cholesteryl palmitate (Standard)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
625.08 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
624.5845 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
13.42calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
20calc.
Heavy atoms
45calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.93calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
8calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=C2CCCCC2C2CCC3CCCC3C2C1

C1=C2CCCCC2C2CCC3CCCC3C2C1

4 rings, 17 atoms.

1,163 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Cholesteryl palmitate is traded under.

HS 2915.70Indicative HS code

Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters

World exports in 2024
$1.25B
+23.7% vs 2023, imports $1.13B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Indonesia32.2%
  2. Malaysia23.0%
  3. Singapore6.5%
Top importers
  1. United States10.7%
  2. Germany6.2%
  3. China5.9%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Cholesteryl palmitate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Cholesteryl palmitate, based on the data on this page

What is Cholesteryl palmitate?

Cholesteryl palmitate is a cholesterol ester obtained by the formal condensation of cholesterol with palmitic acid. It has a role as a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Cholesteryl palmitate?

The CAS registry number of Cholesteryl palmitate is 601-34-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Cholesteryl palmitate?

The molecular formula of Cholesteryl palmitate is C43H76O2 and its molar mass is 625.08 g/mol.

What is Cholesteryl palmitate used for?

Known uses and roles of Cholesteryl palmitate include animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite, mammalian metabolite, metabolite and 1 more.

Is Cholesteryl palmitate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Cholesteryl palmitate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Cholesteryl palmitate?

Cholesteryl palmitate is usually classified under HS code 291570 (Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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