1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol

• CAT Number: R003263
• CAS Number: 542-44-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₃₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 330.51
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Hexadecanoic Acid 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl Ester; (+/-)-1-Hexadecanoylglycerol; (+/-)-1-Monopalmitin; (+/-)-1-O-Hexadecanoylglycerol; 1-Glycerol Hexadecanoate; 1-Monohexadecanoylglycerol; 1-Monopalmitin; 1-Monopalmitoyl-rac-glycerol; 1-O-Palmitoyl-DL-glyc
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl hexadecanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H38O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-19(22)23-17-18(21)16-20/h18,20-21H,2-17H2,1H3
• InChIKey: QHZLMUACJMDIAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(CO)O

1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol（Cat No.:R003263）is a monoacylglycerol consisting of a glycerol backbone esterified at the sn-1 position with palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid), a saturated 16-carbon fatty acid. With the molecular formula C19H38O4, it appears as a colorless to pale yellow oily substance and is commonly used in biochemical and lipid metabolism research. As a model compound, it helps in studying lipid enzymology, membrane dynamics, and signaling pathways. It is also utilized in the synthesis of structured lipids. Proper storage and handling under inert conditions are recommended to prevent hydrolysis or oxidation.