1-O-Hexadecyl-Rac-Glycerol

SKU: orb1296819

Description

1-O-Hexadecyl-rac-glycerol is a synthetic analog of natural alkylglycerols, originally isolated from the marine nudibranch Tritoniella belli. This ether lipid is utilized in biochemical research to study lipid metabolism, cell membrane structure, and as a precursor in the synthesis of platelet-activating factor (PAF) analogs for in vitro investigations.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6145-69-3
• MW: 316.52
• Purity: 99.57% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₉H₄₀O₃
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOCC(O)CO
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:2.2 mg/mL (6.95 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

3-hexadecoxypropane-1,2-diol, 1-O-Hexadecylglycerol, 1-O-Hexadecyl-Rac-Glycerol, Chimyl alcohol

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

72733