Lecithin, Soybean
SKU: 02151539-CF
Lecithin
Application Notes
Lecithin is used as an emulsifier and solubilizer for drugs in an aqueous solution, also as a vehicle for liposomes.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Emulsifier | Solubilizer
| SKU | 02151539-CF |
| Alternate Names | 1,2-Diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine; 3-sn-Phosphatidylcholine; L-α-Lecithin; Azolectin; PC; L-a-Phosphatidylcholine |
| Applications | Emulsifier | Solubilizer |
| Application Notes | Lecithin is used as an emulsifier and solubilizer for drugs in an aqueous solution, also as a vehicle for liposomes. |
| Base Catalog Number | 151539 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 5209585 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | A major structural phospholipid in brain, comprising approx. 15% of total lipid; primarily localized to gray matter. |
| CAS # | 8002-43-5 |
| EC Number | 232-307-2 |
| Format | Chunky Solid |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, Repirator Filter |
| Purity | ≥90% |
| RTECS Number | OG7565000 |
| Solubility | Insoluble but swells in water and in NaCl solution forming a colloidal suspension. Soluble in about 12 parts cold, absolute alcohol; soluble in chloroform, ether, petr ether, in mineral oils and fatty acids; sparingly soluble in benzene.. |
| Source | Soyabean |
| Storage | -20 °C |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |