rac-1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol (CAS 74875-96-0)

Rac-1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol, known as DLPC, is an artificially created lipid compound that has attracted considerable attention recently due to its distinctive attributes and potential applications across various scientific domains. rac-1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol demonstrates chirality, signifying its existence in two mirror-image forms. The amalgamation of rac-1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol enantiomers, called a racemic mixture, is frequently employed in research investigations. Extensively analyzed for its potential utility across scientific arenas like biochemistry, and biophysics, rac-1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol functions as a prototype lipid molecule for investigating the traits and conduct of biological membranes. Moreover, it serves as a tool to explore the interplay between lipids, proteins, and peptides. The impact of rac-1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol on biological membranes leads to modifications in their physical attributes, such as flexibility and curvature. This compound has demonstrated the ability to induce membrane amalgamation and hinder enzymes confined within membranes. Additionally, rac-1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol influences the behavior of ion channels and transporters situated within the membrane.