Lecithin, 90%, soybean, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lecithin is used as a dietary supplement, food ingredient, and food additive. It is also used as a liquid carrier for plastics additives, dyes or pigments. Its primary functions are as an emulsifier, antioxidant, and release agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Lecithin is used as a dietary supplement, food ingredient, and food additive. It is also used as a liquid carrier for plastics additives, dyes or pigments. Its primary functions are as an emulsifier, antioxidant, and release agent.

Solubility
Partly soluble in water, partly soluble in acetone, DMSO.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: -20°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 8002-43-5
• Molecular Formula: C42H80NO8P
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 758.075
• MDL Number: MFCD00147406
• InChI Key: JLPULHDHAOZNQI-JLOPVYAASA-N
• Synonym: 3-sn-phosphatidylcholine, 1-hexadecanoyl-2-9e,12e-octadecadienoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1,2-diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 3,5,8-trioxa-4-phosphahexacosa-17,20-dien-1-aminium, 4-hydroxy-n,n,n-trimethyl-9-oxo-7-1-oxohexadecyl oxy methyl-, inner salt, 4-oxide, r, l-, a-lecithin, 2-linoleoyl-1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, a-phosphatidylcholine solution, l-alpha-phosphatidylcholine solution, 2-linoleoyl-1-palmitoyl-sn-glyc-ero-3-phosphocholine
• PubChem CID: 16213884
• ChEBI: CHEBI:86658
• IUPAC Name: [(2R)-3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-[(9E,12E)-octadeca-9,12-dienoyl]oxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC

• Color: Brown to Yellow
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 5209585
• Merck Index: 14,5428
• Solubility Information: Partly soluble in water,partly soluble in acetone,DMSO.
• Percent Purity: 90%
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Lecithin, soybean

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H373
Precautionary Statement	P260-P314-P501c
EINECSNumber	232-307-2
RTECSNumber	OG7565000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Store at -20°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only