1,2-Dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho[dimethylaminoethanol]

Description

1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-N,N-dimethyl-PE is a form of 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-PE (1,2-DPPE; ) that contains two methyl groups on the sn-3 moiety. In aqueous suspensions, it lowers the phase transition temperature compared with aqueous suspensions of 1,2-DPPE and 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-N-methyl-PE (1,2-NMeDPPE; ). 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-N,N-dimethyl-PE has been used in the generation of liposomes and monolayers for use in the study of membrane permeability and monolayer viscosity, respectively.

Uses

1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-N,N-dimethylethanolamine has been used in the generation of liposomes and monolayers for use in the study of membrane permeability and monolayer viscosity, respectively.

References

[1] Singer, M. Permeability of phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine bilayers. Chem. Phys. Lipids 28(3), 253-267 (1981).
[2] Evans RW. Aggregates of saturated phospholipids at the air-water interface.Chem Phys Lipids. 1995;78(2):163-175. DOI:10.1016/0009-3084(95)02495-5