Journal of Lipid Research, Vol 27, 352-353, Copyright © 1986 by Lipid Research, Inc.
A simple method for the synthesis of cholesteryl ethers
PK Sripada
A novel method for the synthesis of cholesteryl ethers is described. The
mesylates of fatty alcohols were treated with the sodium salt of
cholesterol in toluene at 80 degrees C in the presence of anhydrous
dimethyl formamide. The hexyl, tetradecyl, and oleyl cholesteryl ethers
were synthesized in yields varying between 55 and 70%. Tritiated
cholesteryl oleyl ether was also synthesized in good chemical (45%) and
radiochemical (45%) yields.