1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol

CAS: 542-44-9

Ref. 3D-FP26736

Product Information

• Name: 1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol
• Synonyms: Hexadecanoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester, (+-)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl hexadecanoate, (1)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl palmitate, (±)-1-Hexadecanoylglycerol, (±)-1-Monopalmitin, (±)-1-O-Hexadecanoylglycerol, 1-Glycerol hexadecanoate, 1-Glyceryl monohexadecanoate, 1-Monohexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol, 1-Monohexadecanoylglycerol, 1-Monopalmitoyl-rac-glycerol, 1-Monopalmitoylglycerol, 1-O-Palmitoyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-glycerol, 1-O-Palmitoylglycerol, 1-Palmitoylglycerol, 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl palmitate, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-1-Monopalmitin, Dimodan PA 90, Glycerol 1-monohexadecanoate, Glycerol 1-monopalmitate, Glycerol 3-palmitate, Glyceryl palmitate, Hexadecanoic acid α-monoglyceride, Hexadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester, Nsc 404240, Palmitic acid alpha-monoglyceride, Palmitic acid α-monoglyceride, Palmitin, 1-mono-, Palmitin, 1-mono- (8CI), Palmitoyl glycerol, alpha-Monopalmitin, α-Monopalmitin, Glycerol 1-palmitate

Description

1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol is a fatty acid that contains nitrogen atoms. It has hypoglycemic effects and is used to treat metabolic disorders. 1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol has been shown to have a protective effect on the liver by decreasing the levels of triglycerides in the blood and preventing lipid peroxidation. It also improves glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. 1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol is an important component of biological membranes, where it forms a hydrophobic region that helps maintain membrane structure. This compound also has hemolytic activity, which may be due to its ability to bind with phospholipids or cell membranes, leading to changes in their permeability or stability. The stability of 1-palmitoyl-rac glycerol can be tested by adding reagents such as sodium nitrite or potassium permanganate, which will cause a color change from yellow to brown if it reacts

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 330.5 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₉H₃₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H38O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-19(22)23-17-18(21)16-20/h18,20-21H,2-17H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=QHZLMUACJMDIAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)CO