1,2-Di-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

1,2-Di-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (16:0 Diether PC) is a synthetic ether-linked phospholipid containing hexadecyl groups at the sn-1 and sn-2 positions. It is commonly used in the generation of liposomes and artificial membranes to study membrane dynamics.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[36314-47-3]

Product Name Alternative

16:0 Diether PC

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Liposome

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/1-2-di-o-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine.html

Purity

97.0

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC[C@@H](OCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)COP(OCC[N+](C)(C)C)([O-])=O

Molecular Formula

C40H84NO6P

Molecular Weight

706.07

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Mukherjee, S., and Chattopadhyay, A. Influence of ester and ether linkage in phospholipids on the environment and dynamics of the membrane interface: A wavelength-selective fluorescence approach. Langmuir 21 (1), 287-293 (2005) .