A simple method for the synthesis of cholesterol esters in high yield

B. R. Lentz*, Y. Barenholz, T. E. Thompson

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Abstract

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 difficulty obtained fatty acids.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)216-221
Number of pages6
JournalChemistry and Physics of Lipids
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1975
Externally publishedYes

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