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453608 Lecithin (L-α-Phosphatidylcholine) from Egg Yolk CAS: 8002-43-5

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References
CAS Number
8002-43-5
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Weight
768
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
L-α-Lecithin, Azolectin, 3-sn-Phosphatidylcholine, PC, 1,2-Diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

Phosphatidylcholine belongs to the class of glycerophoshpolipids and contains choline as the head-group. Choline is attached to the glycerol of fatty acids ester-bound to backbone. It is the major phospholipid found in eukaryotic organism.

Synonyms
L-α-Lecithin, Azolectin, 3-sn-Phosphatidylcholine, PC, 1,2-Diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
CAS No
8002-43-5
Molecular Weight
~768
Purity (TLC)
≥99%
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Solubility (CHCl3 100mg/ml)
Colorless to faint yellow, clear, complete
Phosphorous
3.4-4.4%
Storage and Stability
Store at -20ºC. Stable for 12 months after receipt.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
 All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
References
1. Singleton, W.S., et al., J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc., 42, 53 (1965). 2. Chapman, D., et al., Physical studies of phospholipids. VI. Thermotropic and lyotropic mesomorphism of some 1,2-diacyl- phosphatidylcholines (lecithins). Chem. Phys. Lipids, 1, 445-475 (1967). 3. Kent, C. and Carman, G. M., Trends in Biochemical Sciences, 24(4), 146-150 (1999).
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