1-Stearoyl-2-myristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (1-Stearoyl-2-myristoyl-sn-glycero-3-PC) is a phospholipid composed of a glycerol backbone esterified with a stearic acid at the 1-position, myristic acid at the 2-position, and a phosphocholine group at the 3-position. This lipid is commonly found in biological membranes and plays a significant role in cellular functions such as membrane fluidity and signaling. It is often used in lipid research and membrane biophysics, including studies on liposome formation and lipid bilayer dynamics. Researchers also utilize it in drug delivery systems and studies involving lipid-protein interactions due to its amphipathic nature and structural versatility.
| Catalog Number | R064973 |
| CAS Number | 20664-02-2 |
| Synonyms | SMPC;1-Stearoyl-2-Myristoyl-sn-glycero-3-Phosphocholine |
| Molecular Formula | C40H80NO8P |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-3-octadecanoyloxy-2-tetradecanoyloxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C40H80NO8P/c1-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-19-20-21-23-24-26-28-30-32-39(42)46-36-38(37-48-50(44,45)47-35-34-41(3,4)5)49-40(43)33-31-29-27-25-22-17-15-13-11-9-7-2/h38H,6-37H2,1-5H3/t38-/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | MZWGYEJOZNRLQE-KXQOOQHDSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCC |
