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L-α-Lecithin

≥98% (TLC), liquid, lipotropic agent, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

L-α-Lecithin, Egg Yolk, Highly Purified, L-α-Phosphatidylcholine

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CAS Number:
8002-43-5
MDL number:
MFCD00131449
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.77

Product Name

L-α-Lecithin, Egg Yolk, Highly Purified, Chromatographically purified.

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

solubility

chloroform: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[P](=O)([O-])(OC[C@H](OC(=O)CCCCCCC\C=C\C\C=C\CCCCC)COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)OCC[N+](C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C42H80NO8P/c1-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-42(45)51-40(39-50-52(46,47)49-37-36-43(3,4)5)38-48-41(44)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-19-17-15-13-11-9-7-2/h14,16,20-21,40H,6-13,15,17-19,22-39H2,1-5H3/b16-14+,21-20+/t40-/m1/s1

General description

Chromatographically purified. A lipotropic agent.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
A lipotropic agent
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas
Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Flammable (J)

Physical form

In Chloroform:MeOH (3:2), 0.1% BHT at 100 mg/ml.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Other Notes

Due to the nature of the Hazardous Materials in this shipment, additional shipping charges may be applied to your order. Certain sizes may be exempt from the additional hazardous materials shipping charges. Please contact your local sales office for more information regarding these charges.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Oral - STOT SE 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system, Liver,Kidney, Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

12 °C

Regulatory Listings

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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

524617-MG:
524617-250MG:

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