2-​Oleoyl-​1-​stearoyl-​sn-​glycero-​3-​phosphocholine

• CAT Number: C000878
• CAS Number: 56421-10-4
• Molecular Formula: C₄₄H₈₆NO₈P
• Molecular Weight: 788.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Stearoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine; L-α-1-Stearoyl-2-oleoyl Lecithin; L-α-1-Stearoyl-2-oleoylphosphatidylcholine; SOPC
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: -20°C, Inert atmosphere
• IUPAC Name: [(2R)-3-octadecanoyloxy-2-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C44H86NO8P/c1-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22-24-26-28-30-32-34-36-43(46)50-40-42(41-52-54(48,49)51-39-38-45(3,4)5)53-44(47)37-35-33-31-29-27-25-23-21-19-17-15-13-11-9-7-2/h21,23,42H,6-20,22,24-41H2,1-5H3/b23-21-/t42-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: ATHVAWFAEPLPPQ-VRDBWYNSSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC

2-Oleoyl-1-stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (Cat No.:C000878) is a complex phospholipid that belongs to the class of glycerophospholipids. It consists of a glycerol backbone esterified with two fatty acid chains, oleoyl and stearoyl, and a phosphorylcholine head group. This phospholipid is a crucial component of cell membranes, contributing to their structure and function. It serves as an essential surfactant, aiding in the emulsification and transport of lipids within the body. Due to its importance in cellular membranes, this compound has attracted attention in pharmaceutical research, drug delivery systems, and lipid-based therapies.

Reference

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