1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine

CAS: 923-61-5

Ref. 3D-FD39284

Product Information

• Name: 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine
• Synonyms: DPPE1,2-Dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine is a phospholipid that plays an important role in many cellular processes. It is a major component of the lipid bilayer that surrounds cells and provides stability to the membrane. 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine can form hydrogen bonding interactions with other molecules in the cytoplasm. The redox potential of this compound is also high enough to allow it to participate in oxidation reactions. This phospholipid also has a phase transition temperature at which it changes from a liquid state to a solid state at room temperature. 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine can be used as a reaction mechanism for synthesizing glycosylated proteins or lipids. In vitro assays have been performed using this compound as

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 691.96 g/mol
• Formula: C₃₇H₇₄NO₈P