Lecithin

SKU: orb1304393

Description

Lecithin (L-α-phosphatidylcholine) is a well-established, safe source of phospholipids used to modulate membrane fatty acid composition and microstructure in research. It is widely applied in both in vitro and in vivo studies investigating membrane biology, lipid metabolism, and drug delivery systems.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 8002-43-5
• MW: 758.06
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₄₂H₈₀NO₈P
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H](COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C/C/C=C/CCCCC
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:7.59 mg/mL (10.01 mM)

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

L-α-Phosphatidylcholine, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, L-alpha-Phosphatidylcholine, L-a-Phosphatidylcholine, Lecithin, Phospholutein, Phosphatidylcholines

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

16213884