1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine CAS 18194-24-6

Purity Assay≥90%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18194-24-6
Molecular FormulaC36H72NO8P
Molecular Weight677.93 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine CAS 18194-24-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is closely related to an amide group, a phosphate ester group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (CAS 18194-24-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C36H72NO8P, MW 677.93 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C36H72NO8P, 1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine contains an amide group, a phosphate ester group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 677.93 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1,2-Dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC36H72NO8P
Molecular Weight677.93 g/mol
PurityAssay≥90%
StorageStore at room temperature, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.5
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Nitrogen Atoms1

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