1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-rac-glycerol (CAS 3123-73-7)

1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-rac-glycerol (CAS: 3123-73-7) is a synthetic lipid molecule known for its structural components, which include a palmitoyl group (saturated fatty acid) esterified at the first carbon of glycerol, and an oleoyl group (unsaturated fatty acid) at the second position. This arrangement results in a diacylglycerol that mimics naturally occurring lipid molecules, making it highly relevant in the study of lipid behavior and membrane dynamics in non-medical research. The presence of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids provides a unique opportunity to study the impact of fatty acid composition on the physical properties of lipid bilayers, such as fluidity, phase transitions, and permeability. In research, 1-Palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-rac-glycerol is extensively used to model and understand the structural and functional roles of lipids in synthetic and biological membranes, aiding in elucidating how lipid diversity influences membrane architecture and properties. It serves as a crucial component in the construction of model cell membranes for studying lipid-lipid and lipid-protein interactions, which are fundamental to understanding the mechanisms governing cellular membrane functionality. This knowledge is pivotal in fields such as biochemistry, biophysics, and materials science, where insights into lipid molecular behavior drive innovations and deepen understanding of membrane-associated phenomena.