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L2131

Sigma-Aldrich

1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

≥99%, powder

Synonym(s):

L-α-Lysophosphatidylcholine, stearoyl, Lysolecithin, stearoyl

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C26H54NO7P
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
523.68
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51191904
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

color

white

functional group

phospholipid

lipid type

phosphoglycerides

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O[C@](COP([O-])(OCC[N+](C)(C)C)=O)([H])COC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O

InChI

1S/C26H55NO7P/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-26(29)32-23-25(28)24-34-35(30,31)33-22-21-27(2,3)4/h25,28H,5-24H2,1-4H3,(H,30,31)

InChI key

ARQYPVZFUYHQFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

<ul>
<li><strong>Plant-derived phenolics inhibit the accrual of structurally characterised protein and lipid oxidative modifications: </strong> Demonstrates the role of 1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine in preventing oxidative modifications in cellular membranes, pertinent to drug delivery systems and cell signaling studies (Soler-Cantero et al., 2012).</li>
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Biochem/physiol Actions

1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (LPC, Lyso-PC) is used in the development of drug transdermal delivery devices such as liposomes and micelles. It inhibits histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) activity and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylation and exhibits anticancer activity in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) K562 cells.
1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (LPC, Lyso-PC) is used in the development of drug transdermal delivery devices such as liposomes and micelles.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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