rac-1-Linoleoyl-2-stearoyl-3-chloropropanediol (CAS 1246833-46-4)

rac-1-Linoleoyl-2-stearoyl-3-chloropropanediol is a lipid found in food protein hydrolyzates. It is a type of amphiphile that is studied for its ability to act as a surfactant, solubilizing agent, and as a stabilizer for a variety of biochemical and physiological processes. For example, it is employed to stabilize liposomes for delivering compounds to cells or tissues, proteins essential for biological processes, and cells vital for studying cellular activities. The hydrophilic head group of the amphiphile interacts with water, while the hydrophobic tail group interacts with lipids. This allows rac-1-Linoleoyl-2-stearoyl-3-chloropropanediol to solubilize lipids and other molecules, allowing them to be transported in aqueous solutions. In addition, it can stabilize lipids and proteins by forming a protective layer around them, preventing them from aggregating or denaturing. The compound has also been shown to protect cells from environmental stress and to increase cell viability.