Merck, 850340P-500MG, 13:0 PC

General description
The list of Phosphatidylcholine products offered by Avanti is designed to provide compounds having a variety of physical properties. Products available include short chain (C3-C8 are water soluble and hygroscopic), saturated, multi-unsaturated and mixed acid PC′s. All of the products are purified by HPLC, and special precautions are taken to protect the products for oxidization and hydrolysis.
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is a strong bilayer-forming lipid. It the most common phospholipid in mammalian membranes. It is also an important component of the mucosal layer of the colon.
Application
13:0 PC is suitable for use:
in the preparation of the giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs)
in the preparation of lipid monolayers
as an internal standard for the extraction of total lipids from biological samples

Biochem/physiol Actions
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) functions as a surfactant within the mucus to form a hydrophobic surface to inhibit bacterial penetrance. It is used to treat fat embolism. Phosphatidylcholine lowers the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Packaging
20 mL Clear Glass Screw Cap Vial (850340P-500mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (850340P-200mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (850340P-25mg)
Legal Information
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