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2-Oleoyl-1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

≥95.5% (GC), ≥98% (TLC)

Synonym(s):

(7R,17Z)-4-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-9-oxo-7-[[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]methyl]-3,5,8-trioxa-4-phosphahexacos-17-en-1-aminium 4-oxide, inner salt, 1-Hexadecanoyl-2-(9Z-octadecenoyl)-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1-Hexadecanoyl-2-(cis-9-octadecenoyl)-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 3-sn-Phosphatidylcholine, 2-oleoyl-1-palmitoyl, L-β-Oleoyl-γ-palmitoyl-α-lecithin, PC(16:0/18:1(9Z)), PC(16:0/18:1), PC(16:0/18:1w9), POPC

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C42H82NO8P
CAS Number:
26853-31-6
Molecular Weight:
760.08
Beilstein:
4173237
EC Number:
248-056-7
MDL number:
MFCD00043212
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24898382
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥95.5% (GC)
≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H](COP([O-])(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCC\C=C\CCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C42H82NO8P/c1-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-42(45)51-40(39-50-52(46,47)49-37-36-43(3,4)5)38-48-41(44)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-19-17-15-13-11-9-7-2/h20-21,40H,6-19,22-39H2,1-5H3/b21-20+/t40-/m1/s1

InChI key

WTJKGGKOPKCXLL-RYDYYDTQSA-N

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General description

2-Oleoyl-1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (POPC) mimics mammalian phospholipid composition. It comprises a saturated chain (palmitic acid) in the sn-1 position and unsaturated chain (oleic acid) in the sn-2 position,. It is an excellent synthetic substitute for EPC. POPC is associated with alveoli membranes and is a lung surfactant.
Non-pyrogenic, well-defined liposomes, loaded with a molecule of choice, are formed by a single hydration step.

Application

2-Oleoyl-1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine has been used:
  • in the liposome preparation for lipid binding assay of monogalactosyldiacylglycerol synthase (MGD1) activity in plant samples
  • in the preparation of liposome for fusion with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) to monitor interleukin1 induced clotting process
  • with trioleoylglycerol for phase separation studies

The effect of non-ionic detergent on liposomes was studied with giant POPC liposomes. Increasing concentrations of detergent cause tubular protrusions, then indentations, to develop on spherical liposomes. At higher detergent concentrations, the liposomes burst.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2-Oleoyl-1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (POPC) reduces air-liquid interface associated surface tension. It is effective in alleviating alveolar collapse and pulmonary edema. POPC is typically considered one of the model lipids for biophysical experiments. It undergoes oxidative decomposition upon ozone exposure.

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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Peter van Hoogevest et al.
European journal of lipid science and technology : EJLST, 116(9), 1088-1107 (2014-11-18)
In pharmaceutical formulations, phospholipids obtained from plant or animal sources and synthetic phospholipids are used. Natural phospholipids are purified from, e.g., soybeans or egg yolk using non-toxic solvent extraction and chromatographic procedures with low consumption of energy and minimum possible
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The journal of physical chemistry. B, 119(44), 14188-14199 (2015-10-16)
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Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 104, 276-281 (2013-01-22)
Lipid vesicles have received significant attention in areas ranging from pharmaceutical and biomedical engineering to novel materials and nanotechnology. Microfluidic-based synthesis of liposomes offers a number of advantages over the more traditional synthesis methods such as extrusion and sonication. One
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