1,2-Dioleoyl-3-palmitoyl-rac-glycerol (CAS 65390-75-2)

1,2-Dioleoyl-3-palmitoyl-rac-glycerol, cataloged under CAS number 65390-75-2, is a specialized triglyceride molecule where two oleic acid molecules are esterified to the first and second hydroxyl groups of glycerol, and a palmitic acid molecule is attached to the third. This structural arrangement makes it a mixed-acid triglyceride, which is particularly useful in the study of lipid digestion, absorption, and metabolism in non-clinical research settings. The presence of both unsaturated (oleic acid) and saturated (palmitic acid) fatty acids in a single triglyceride molecule allows researchers to explore how different types of fatty acids influence the physical properties of fats, such as melting point and solubility, and how they are processed differently by enzymatic pathways. In research focused on food science and nutrition, 1,2-Dioleoyl-3-palmitoyl-rac-glycerol is often used to mimic the natural occurrence of triglycerides in human diets and to model the digestion processes that occur in the gastrointestinal tract. The racemic nature of the glycerol backbone in this compound also enables investigations into how stereospecificity affects the enzymatic hydrolysis of fats, providing insights into the fundamental understanding of lipid biochemistry and the roles of specific triglycerides in various biological processes.