Cholesteryl Linoleate, CAS 604-33-1

Formulation: A waxy crystal

Formal Name: cholest-5-en-3β-ol, 3-[(9Z,12Z)-9,12-octadecadienoate]

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C45H76O2

Formula Weight: 649,1

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 604-33-1

Notes: Cholesteryl linoleate is a pro-atherogenic cholesterol ester.{38440,38441} It has been found in the plasma membrane of macrophages as a component of LDL, where it undergoes oxidation to form cholesteryl linoleate hydroperoxides (Item No. 48001).{38440} Cholesteryl linoleate levels are increased in apoB-lipoproteins and positively correlated with hepatic cholesterol levels and the number of atherosclerotic lesions in transgenic mice overexpressing human ABCA1.{38441} Lipoprotein levels of cholesteryl linoleate are increased and associated with lipid radical formation in patients with β-thalassemia.{67248}

• SKU: CAY22597-250
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 22597-250
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 250 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK