A simple method for the synthesis of cholesterol esters in high yield.
A simple and convenient synthesis of cholesterol esters from cholesterol and fatty acid anhydrides is described. The high, reproducible yield of cholesterol ester and the small excess of fatty acid used makes this method attractive for the preparation of cholesterol esters using difficultly obtained fatty acids.
D000215:Acylation; D000812:Anhydrides; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D002788:Cholesterol Esters / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D008041:Linoleic Acids; D008832:Microchemistry; D009829:Oleic Acids; D010169:Palmitic Acids
D000812:Anhydrides; D002788:Cholesterol Esters; D008041:Linoleic Acids; D009829:Oleic Acids; D010169:Palmitic Acids; D002784:Cholesterol