1,2-Isopropylidene-3-oleoyl-sn-glycerol (CAS 33001-45-5)

1,2-Isopropylidene-3-oleoyl-sn-glycerol (CAS: 33001-45-5) is a synthetic glycerolipid where the oleoyl group, a monounsaturated fatty acid, is esterified at the third position of glycerol, which is further modified by an isopropylidene group at the first and second hydroxyl groups. This structural modification renders the molecule particularly interesting for various research applications, primarily in the field of lipid chemistry and material science. The isopropylidene ketal formation at the 1,2-position essentially protects these hydroxyl groups, enhancing the molecule′s stability and altering its physical properties such as solubility and reactivity. In research, this compound is often used as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex lipid structures or as a model compound to study lipid behavior, including lipid-lipid and lipid-protein interactions in simulated environments. Its unique structure allows scientists to investigate the effects of unsaturation in fatty acid chains on the physical properties of lipids, such as membrane fluidity and phase behavior. Additionally, 1,2-Isopropylidene-3-oleoyl-sn-glycerol can be utilized in the study of lipid metabolism pathways to understand how protective groups affect the enzymatic processes involving lipids, providing insights into the synthetic modification and design of lipid-based systems in non-biological applications.