Lecithins, egg yolk

CAS Number: 93685-90-6

Molecular Formula: C42H80NO8P

About Lecithins, egg yolk

Egg Yolk Lecithins (CAS 8002-43-5) are increasingly utilized by a high purity fine chemicals audience as critical natural emulsifiers and stabilizers in parenteral fat emulsions and liposomal drug delivery systems, where a bulk chemical supplier must provide 99% pharmaceutical grade purity to satisfy stringent FDA inje...

Lecithins, egg yolk Specifications

CAS Number

93685-90-6

Molecular Formula

C42H80NO8P

Molecular Weight

643.9 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(2-nonanoyloxy-3-octadeca-9,12-dienoyloxypropoxy)-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl]phosphinate

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC)COP(=O)(CC[N+](C)(C)C)[O-]

InChI Key

QNOUABMNRMROSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

93685-90-6

Molecular Formula

C42H80NO8P

Molecular Weight

643.9 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(2-nonanoyloxy-3-octadeca-9,12-dienoyloxypropoxy)-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl]phosphinate

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC)COP(=O)(CC[N+](C)(C)C)[O-]

InChI Key

QNOUABMNRMROSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

643.9 g/mol

Physical appearance

Liquid; Yellow to amber to dark purple clear liquid to cloudy liquid; Orange to brown clear liquid to cloudy liquid

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A high-purity phospholipid mixture primarily used as an emulsifying and stabilizing agent in the manufacture of intravenous fat infusions, liposomal drug delivery systems, and various medicinal emulsions

Food Additive

A natural emulsifier and nutrient source used to stabilize emulsions, modify viscosity, and improve texture in products such as mayonnaise, chocolate, and baked goods

Cosmetic Ingredient

A versatile emollient and surfactant employed to produce stable oil-in-water emulsions and provide skin-softening properties in topical formulations

Life Science Research Reagent

A biological material used for studying cell membrane structures, biofilm potential, and the development of transgenic embryos

Nutritional Supplement

A concentrated source of choline and essential fatty acids used in nutraceuticals to support cognitive function, liver health, and cardiovascular wellness.