1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphate diphenyl ester (CAS 58530-78-2)

1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphate diphenyl ester is a synthetic lipid molecule that plays a significant role in the study of lipid biochemistry and membrane biophysics. This compound, a phosphatidic acid derivative, is complexly designed with two palmitoyl chains and phenyl groups esterified to the phosphate moiety. The unique structural configuration of this lipid makes it an invaluable tool in examining the dynamics and properties of lipid layers. Researchers have utilized this molecule extensively to investigate the assembly of lipid bilayers and the formation of liposomes, crucial for understanding membrane fluidity and interactions. Its application extends to the study of lipid rafts and their role in organizing proteins and signaling molecules within cellular membranes. Furthermore, the phenyl groups attached to the phosphate head of the molecule introduce specific physicochemical properties that aid in probing the effects of aromatic interactions on lipid behavior. Studies involving 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphate diphenyl ester have contributed significantly to insights into how lipid composition influences the overall structure and function of biomembranes, thereby elucidating fundamental aspects of membrane biophysics that are critical for the broader comprehension of biological systems.