1-O-Hexadecyl-2-O-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
| Chemical Name | 1-O-Hexadecyl-2-O-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 74389-68-7 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00150679 |
| Molecular Formula | C26H55NO7P |
| Molecular Weight | 524.69 |
| Synonyms | PAF (C₁₆) |
Accelerated cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients is associated with accumulation of choline-containing phospholipids. One of them, C16-PAF, is specifically elevated in brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Enhanced exposure to this platelet-activating factor ultimately leads to neuronal death.
| Purity | NLT 98% |
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| Storage | -20 ± 5 ºC |
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