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Lecithin（Cat No.:I013121）is a complex mixture of phospholipids, primarily composed of phosphatidylcholine, that is found in various plant and animal tissues, especially in egg yolks, soybeans, and sunflower seeds. It plays a crucial role in cell membrane structure, acting as an emulsifier that helps blend fats and water. Lecithin is commonly used in the food industry as an emulsifying agent and is also found in dietary supplements for its potential health benefits, such as supporting liver function, brain health, and cholesterol management. It is also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for its moisturizing and stabilizing properties.
| Catalog Number | I013121 |
| CAS Number | 17708-90-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄₂H₈₀NO₈P |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Endogenous Metabolite |
| Solubility | 10 mM in DMSO |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-[(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoyl]oxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C42H80NO8P/c1-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-42(45)51-40(39-50-52(46,47)49-37-36-43(3,4)5)38-48-41(44)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-19-17-15-13-11-9-7-2/h14,16,20-21,40H,6-13,15,17-19,22-39H2,1-5H3/b16-14-,21-20-/t40-/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | JLPULHDHAOZNQI-ZTIMHPMXSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H](COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC |
