CAS 26657-95-4

Dipalmitin

Description:

Dipalmitin, also known as dipalmitoyl glycerol, is a glyceride formed from glycerol and two palmitic acid molecules. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and chloroform. Dipalmitin is a type of triglyceride and is commonly found in various natural fats and oils. It has a melting point that typically falls within a specific range, making it useful in food and cosmetic formulations for its emulsifying properties. In the body, dipalmitin can serve as an energy source and is involved in lipid metabolism. Its structure consists of a glycerol backbone esterified with two palmitic acid chains, which contributes to its hydrophobic characteristics. Dipalmitin is also studied for its potential applications in drug delivery systems and as a model compound in lipid research. Safety data indicates that it is generally recognized as safe for consumption and use in various applications, although specific handling precautions should be observed in laboratory settings.

Formula: C₃₅H₆₈O₅

InChI: InChI=1/C35H68O5/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-34(37)39-31-33(36)32-40-35(38)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h33,36H,3-32H2,1-2H3

SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O

Synonyms:

• Glycerol dipalmitate
• Glyceryl dipalmitate
• Hexadecanoic acid, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
• Dipalmitin
• Palmitin, di-

Dipalmitin

CAS: 26657-95-4

Dipalmitin

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 568.92g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP06372

Dipalmitin

CAS: 26657-95-4

Formula: C35H68O5

Purity: >99%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 568.91

Ref: 48-32-1600

Dipalmitin

CAS: 26657-95-4

Dipalmitin (1,3-Dipalmitin) has templating effects on soft palm mid fraction crystals.

Formula: C₃₅H₆₈O₅

Purity: 98% - ≥98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 568.92

Ref: TM-T7047

Dipalmitin

CAS: 26657-95-4

Dipalmitin is a chemical substance that belongs to the group of fatty acid esters. It has been shown to inhibit the activity of a number of enzymes, including proteases and lipases. Dipalmitin also inhibits the production of diacylglycerol and glycerides in cells, which are necessary for cellular growth. The exact mechanism by which dipalmitin inhibits these enzymes is unknown, but it has been hypothesized that it may function as a competitive inhibitor or an allosteric inhibitor. Dipalmitin also has been shown to have antiviral properties against HIV infection in model systems. The antiviral activity has been attributed to its ability to inhibit viral protein synthesis and block the assembly of viral particles at the cell membrane.

Formula: C₃₅H₆₈O₅

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 568.91 g/mol

Ref: 3D-BBA65795