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800816C

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16:0 DG

1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol, chloroform

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Synonym(s):
1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycerol; DG(16:0/16:0/0:0)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C35H68O5
CAS Number:
30334-71-5
Molecular Weight:
568.91
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

>99% (TLC)

form

liquid

packaging

pkg of 1 × 5 mL (800816C-10mg)
pkg of 1 × 5 mL (800816C-25mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Polar Lipids 800816C

concentration

2 mg/mL (800816C-10mg)
5 mg/mL (800816C-25mg)

lipid type

neutral lipids
neutral glycerides

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C35H68O5/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-34(37)39-32-33(31-36)40-35(38)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h33,36H,3-32H2,1-2H3

InChI key

JEJLGIQLPYYGEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

16:0 DG (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol) is a diacylglycerol with longer acyl chains.
In biochemical signaling, diacylglycerol (DAG) functions as a second messenger signaling lipid, and is a product of the hydrolysis of the phospholipid PIP2 (phosphatidylinositolbisphosphate) by the enzyme phospholipase C (PLC) (a membrane-bound enzyme) that, through the same reaction, produces inositol trisphosphate (IP3). Although inositol trisphosphate (IP3) diffuses into the cytosol, DAG remains within the plasma membrane due to its hydrophobic properties. IP3 stimulates the release of calcium ions from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, whereas DAG is a physiological activator of protein kinase C (PKC). The production of DAG in the membrane facilitates translocation of PKC from the cytosol to the plasma membrane.
Diacylglycerol mimicks the effects of the tumor-promoting compounds phorbol esters.

Application

16:0 DG has been used to spike brain samples for mass spectrometric analysis. It may be used as diacyl-glycerol source in diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) enzyme assay in human leukemic K562 cells and in Golgi-like liposomes reconstitution.

Biochem/physiol Actions

16:0 DG (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol) fails to prevent the late fission events in Golgi membrane.

Packaging

30 mL Amber Narrow Mouth Glass Bottle with Screw Cap (800816C-10mg)
30 mL Amber Narrow Mouth Glass Bottle with Screw Cap (800816C-25mg)

Storage and Stability

Diacylglycerols are conveniently stored in chloroform solutions in glass vials with PTFE-lined caps at -20°C. Under these conditions acyl migration is minimal. Avoid plastic when handling chloroform solutions.

Other Notes

Delivery to cells:
Dry samples of diacylglycerol in chloroform, using a stream of nitrogen. Dissolve the residue in an appropriate volume of ethanol or DMSO, then dilute to the desired aqueous medium.
Effective concentration:
Most biological responses saturate at 20 to 250 μM sn-1,2-dioctanoylglycerol. Only sn-1,2 isomers appear to be active.
Precaution: Since short chain Diacylglycerols mimic effects of the tumor-promoting phorbol diesters in a number of biological systems, extra care should be employed in their handling. Treatment of solutions, vessels and other articles with 1N NaOH before washing or discarding will destroy diacylglycerols.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Liver,Kidney

WGK

WGK 3

Regulatory Information

易制毒化学品（2类）
危险化学品

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