Phosphatidylethanolamines (PEs) are a class of phospholipids that play a crucial role in cellular membranes, particularly in prokaryotic organisms like Escherichia coli. The substance with the CAS number 94581-14-3 specifically refers to a type of phosphatidylethanolamine derived from E. coli. These molecules are characterized by their amphiphilic nature, possessing both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) regions, which allows them to form bilayers in aqueous environments, a fundamental aspect of cell membrane structure. PEs are involved in various biological processes, including membrane fusion, cell signaling, and the formation of lipid rafts. They are also precursors for the synthesis of other important biomolecules. In terms of physical properties, phosphatidylethanolamines are typically found as oily liquids or solids at room temperature and can vary in their fatty acid composition, influencing their fluidity and functionality within membranes. Overall, phosphatidylethanolamines are essential for maintaining cellular integrity and facilitating various biochemical pathways in living organisms.

Phosphatidylethanolamines, Escherichiacoli

94581-14-3: Phosphatidylethanolamines (PEs) are a class of phospholipids that play a crucial role in cellular membranes, particularly in prokaryotic organisms like Escherichia coli. The substance with the CAS number 94581-14-3 specifically refers to a type of phosphatidylethanolamine derived from E. coli. These molecules are characterized by their amphiphilic nature, possessing both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) regions, which allows them to form bilayers in aqueous environments, a fundamental aspect of cell membrane structure. PEs are involved in various biological processes, including membrane fusion, cell signaling, and the formation of lipid rafts. They are also precursors for the synthesis of other important biomolecules. In terms of physical properties, phosphatidylethanolamines are typically found as oily liquids or solids at room temperature and can vary in their fatty acid composition, influencing their fluidity and functionality within membranes. Overall, phosphatidylethanolamines are essential for maintaining cellular integrity and facilitating various biochemical pathways in living organisms.

CAS 94581-14-3

Phosphatidylethanolamines, Escherichiacoli

L-α-phosphatidylethanolamine (E. coli)

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