Glyceryl 1,2-Distearate is used in the preparation of lipophilic peptides for gene delivery. It is also a derivative of Glyceryl Distearate (G601525) which is used in the preparation of liposomes for drug delivery of topically delivered drugs.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the glyceride from chloroform/pet ether. [cf p 678, Beilstein 2 IV 1231.]