Lecithin
Application Notes
Lecithin is used for preparation of vesicle suspensions commonly called liposomes or as monolayers. It is the source of the bioactive lipids lysophosphatidylcholine, phosphatidic acid, diacylglycerol, lysophosphatidylcholine, plateletactivating factor, and arachidonic acid.
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
Preparation of vesicle suspensions | Source of bioactive lipids
| SKU | 02160059-CF |
| Alternate Names | L-α-Phosphatidylcholine; 1,2-Diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine; 3-sn-Phosphatidylcholine; L-α-Lecithin; Azolectin; PC |
| Application Notes | Lecithin is used for preparation of vesicle suspensions commonly called liposomes or as monolayers. It is the source of the bioactive lipids lysophosphatidylcholine, phosphatidic acid, diacylglycerol, lysophosphatidylcholine, plateletactivating factor, and arachidonic acid. |
| Base Catalog Number | 160059 |
| 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 | Powder |
| Hazard Statements | H317 |
| Molecular Weight | 758.075 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter |
| Purity | ≥96% |
| RTECS Number | OG7565000 |
| Source | Egg |
| 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. |