Cholesteryl nonanoate is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Cholesteryl nonanoate, also called cholesteryl pelargonate, 3β-cholest-5-en-3-ol nonaoate or cholest-5-ene-3-β-yl nonanoate, is an ester of cholesterol and nonanoic acid. It is a liquid crystal material forming cholesteric liquid crystals with helical structure. It forms spherulite crystals.
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IUPAC name
Cholest-5-en-3β-yl nonanoate
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Systematic IUPAC name
(1R,3aS,3bS,7S,9aR,9bS,11aR)-9a,11a-Dimethyl-1-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,3a,3b,4,6,7,8,9,9a,9b,10,11,11a-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-yl nonanoate | |
Other names
Cholesteryl nonanoate, cholesteryl pelargonate, 3β-cholest-5-en-3-ol nonaoate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.013.326 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C36H62O2 | |
Appearance | White crystals |
Melting point | 77 to 82 °C (171 to 180 °F; 350 to 355 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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