CAS 14863-27-5

1-Palmitoylphosphatidylcholine

Description:

1-Palmitoylphosphatidylcholine, also known as palmitoyl lecithin, is a phospholipid that plays a crucial role in cellular membranes. It is characterized by a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid chains (one of which is palmitic acid), and a phosphate group linked to choline. This amphiphilic nature, with a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails, allows it to form bilayers, which are fundamental to cell membrane structure. The substance is typically found in biological membranes and is involved in various cellular processes, including membrane fluidity and signaling. It is also used in pharmaceutical formulations and as an emulsifier in food products. In terms of physical properties, 1-Palmitoylphosphatidylcholine is generally a solid at room temperature and is soluble in organic solvents. Its stability and compatibility with other lipids make it a valuable component in liposomal drug delivery systems and other biotechnological applications. Overall, its unique structural characteristics contribute to its functional significance in both biological and industrial contexts.

Formula: C₂₄H₅₀NO₇P

InChI: InChI=1S/C24H50NO7P/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-24(27)30-21-23(26)22-32-33(28,29)31-20-19-25(2,3)4/h23,26H,5-22H2,1-4H3

InChI key: InChIKey=ASWBNKHCZGQVJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: P(OCC(COC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)O)(OCC[N+](C)(C)C)(=O)[O-]

Synonyms:

• 1-Hexadecanoyl-3-glycerophosphorylcholine
• 1-Palmitoyl-3-glycerylphosphorylcholine
• 1-Palmitoylglycerol-3-phosphorylcholine
• 1-Palmitoyllysolecithin
• 1-Palmitoylphosphatidylcholine
• 3,5,9-Trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium, 4,7-dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-10-oxo-, hydroxide, inner salt, 4-oxide, (±)-
• 3,5,9-Trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium, 4,7-dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-10-oxo-, inner salt, 4-oxide
• 3-(Hexadecanoyloxy)-2-Hydroxypropyl 2-(Trimethylammonio)Ethyl Phosphate
• 4,7-Dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-10-oxo-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium inner salt, 4-oxide
• 4,7-Dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-10-oxo-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium, hydroxide, inner salt, 4-oxide
• Choline, hydroxide, dihydrogen phosphate, inner salt, 3-ester with 1-monopalmitin
• Choline, hydroxide, dihydrogen phosphate, inner salt, 3-ester with 1-monopalmitin, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-
• Choline, phosphate, 3-ester with 1-monopalmitin
• Choline, phosphate, 3-ester with 1-monopalmitin (6CI,7CI)
• LysoPC(16:0)
• Palmitin, 1-mono-, 3-(dihydrogen phosphate), monoester with choline hydroxide, inner salt, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-
• Palmitoyl lysophosphatidyl choline
• Palmitoyllysolecithin
• Palmitoyllysolectithin
• Palmitoyllysophosphatidyl choline
• We 201
• alpha-(beta-Palmitoyl)-lysolecithin
• Choline, hydroxide, dihydrogen phosphate, inner salt, 3-ester with 1-monopalmitin, DL-

Lysolecithin

CAS: 14863-27-5

Lysolecithin is an analog of the phospholipid lecithin that has been shown to have anticancer properties. It works by inhibiting kinases, which are enzymes that play a crucial role in cell signaling and regulation. Lysolecithin promotes apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancer cells, making it a promising medicinal agent for the treatment of tumors. Studies have also shown that lysolecithin can inhibit protein kinase activity in human urine and inhibit the growth of cancer cells in Chinese hamsters. This compound may prove to be a valuable tool in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer therapy.

Formula: C₂₄H₅₀NO₇P

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 495.6 g/mol

Ref: 3D-PAA86327