Hexadecyl-phospho-rac-glycerol sodium salt
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Hexadecyl-phospho-rac-glycerol sodium salt is a synthetic, amphiphilic phospholipid used extensively in biophysical research to mimic and study cellular membranes. This compound features a 16-carbon hexadecyl tail attached to a racemic glycerol backbone connected to a phosphate group, with the sodium counterion enhancing its water solubility. It forms micelles and bilayer membranes in aqueous solutions, making it ideal for investigating lipid bilayer dynamics, membrane fluidity, and permeability. Researchers utilize it to model and explore the interactions between lipids and proteins, and how these interactions influence cellular processes like signaling and transport. This research aids in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of membrane biology and the structural properties of lipids, contributing to fields like cell biology and materials science, all without direct medical or pharmaceutical applications.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Hexadecyl-phospho-rac-glycerol sodium salt, 250 mg | sc-221721 | 250 mg | $200.00 | |||
Hexadecyl-phospho-rac-glycerol sodium salt, 1 g | sc-221721A | 1 g | $400.00 |