Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (CAS: 923-61-5)?
Answer
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (CAS: 923-61-5) is a phospholipid with a molecular weight of approximately 542.7 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like chloroform and methanol. The compound is known for its stability and reactivity in biochemistry and biophysics applications due to its palmitoyl groups. It is often used in lipid bilayer studies and as a component in cellular membrane models.
About
CAS No
923-61-5
English Name
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine
Molecular Formula
C37H74NO8P
Molecular Weight
691.97 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)(O)OCCN)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChIKey
SLKDGVPOSSLUAI-PGUFJCEWSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
