Cholesteryl nonanoate

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Cholesteryl nonanoate
Identifiers
CAS number 1182-66-7 YesY
PubChem 2723614
ChemSpider 2005816 YesY
EC number 214-658-3
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Properties
Molecular formula C36H62O2
Appearance White crystals
Melting point 77 - 82 °C
Solubility in water Insoluble
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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.[1]

Uses

It is used in some hair colors,[2] make-ups, and some other cosmetic preparations.[3] It is also used in some pleochroic dyes and together with e.g. cholesteryl oleyl carbonate and cholesteryl benzoate in some thermochromic applications.[4]

It can be also used as a component of the liquid crystals used for liquid crystal displays.

References

  1. Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics and You - Intel Play QX3 Computer Microscope - Movie Gallery: Cholesteryl Nonanoate
  2. Record in the Household Products Database of NLM
  3. ISP Colorflow
  4. Cholesteryl Ester Liquid Crystals
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