Product Details
Molecular Formula
C38H76NaO10P
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline solid
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Standard
In-house standard
Description
An anionic phospholipid (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoglycerol, sodium salt) used to prepare liposomes and artificial membranes.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Forms stable bilayers; has a high phase transition temperature (~41°C)
Solubility
Insoluble in water (
Storage
Store at -20°C, protected from light and moisture
Applications
Used in constructing liposomes for charge-modulated systems and studying membrane biophysics. Also a component in models for lung surfactant