Lecithin, 90%, soybean

CAS: 8002-43-5

Ref. 02-J61675

Product Information

• Name: Lecithin, 90%, soybean
• Synonyms: (2-{[3-(hexadecanoyloxy)-2-(octadeca-9,12-dienoyloxy)propyl phosphonato]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium, 3F-Ub, Adlec, Airlink, BioBlatt, Cetinol, Giralec, Gliddex, Granulestin, Kelecin, Lecion, Lecithin, Lecithine, Lecithines, Lecithinon, Lecithol, Lecitinas, Phospholutein, Planticin, Sico-Ns, Slpw-Sp, Ultralec, Lecithins

Description

Lecithin is used as a dietary supplement, food ingredient, and food additive. It is also used as a liquid carrier for plastics additives, dyes or pigments. Its primary functions are as an emulsifier, antioxidant, and release agent. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 758.08
• Formula: C₄₂H₈₀NO₈P
• Purity: 90%
• InChI key: JLPULHDHAOZNQI-UHFFFAOYNA-N