Cholesteryl octadecanoate-d35 is the deuterium labeled Cholesteryl stearate (HY-W010695). 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.
