Lecithin

• UNSPSC Description:

  Lecithin is regarded as a safe, conventional phospholipid source. Phospholipids are reported to alter the fatty acid composition and microstructure of the membranes in animal cells.

• Target Antigen:

  Endogenous Metabolite

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

• Field of Research:

  Others

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/Lecithin.html

• Purity:

  98.60

• Solubility:

  Ethanol : < 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)|H2O : 3.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)

• Smiles:

  O=P(OCC[N+](C)(C)C)([O-])OC[C@@H](COC([R])=O)OC([R'])=O.[R,R'=fatty acid residues]

• References & Citations:

  [1]Hu B, et al. Enhancement of bile resistance in Lactobacillus plantarum strains by soy lecithin. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2015 Jul;61(1):13-9.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Clinical Information:

  Launched

• CAS Number:

  8002-43-5