Glycerolipids

Applications Labelled 2-Oleoylglycerol (O528020). A metabolite of 2-acylglycerol used as biomarker. References Owen, M., et al.: Biochem. J., 323, 17 (1997), Waterman, I., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 43, 1555 (2002), Chon, S., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 282, 33346 (2007),

Applications A glycidol fatty acid esters in edible oils. An acyl acceptor for the unspecific bifunctional wax ester synthase/acyl-CoA:Diacylglycerol acyltransferase. References Masukawa, Y. et al.: J. Am. Oil. Chem. Soc., 88, 15 (2011); Kalscheuer, R. et al.: Eur. J. Lipid. Sci. Tech., 105, 578 (2003)

Glycerol triacetate is used as a food additive and as a solvent in flavorings. It acts as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant and a plasticizer. It is also used as a fuel additive, as an antiknock agent, adhesives and sealant chemicals, fillers, intermediates and process regulators. 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 Labelled Ethyl Arachidonate (E899400). It is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid constituent of the phospholipids of cell membranes. Phospholipase A2 releases AA from the membrane phospholipids in response to inflammation. References Peterson, J., et al.: J. Pediatr., 152, 788 (2008), Pichini, S., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 48, 927 (2008),

Trilaurin is used in makeup products, creams and lotions, deodorants, suntan and sunscreen products, hair conditioners, and skin care and skin cleansing products. These are used in cosmetic products as thickening agents and emollients. It is used as a viscosity controlling 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 Labelled Ethyl Linoleate (E924300). A fatty acid alkyl ester used in the vitamin industry. References Pazmino-Duran, E., et al.: Food Chem., 75, 211 (2001), Kim, S., et al.: Arch. Dermatol. Res., 301, 253 (2009),

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

Stability Light Sensitive Applications (9Z,12Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid (2S)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl Ester is a monoacylglycerol (MAG) based unsaturated fatty acid derivative. References Garcia, P. et al.: J. Sep. Sci., 34, 999 (2011); Takagi, T. et al.: LIpids, 25, 398 (1990);

Applications Labelled Glycidyl Oleate. Used for preparation of Lysophosphatidic acid analogs as agonists of the edg2 lysophosphatidic acid receptor. References Lee, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 271, 11272 (1996), Macrae, A., et al.: Mol. Brain Res., 42, 245 (1996), Hopper, D., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 42, 963 (1999),

Applications A halopropanediol esterified with fatty acid. Analogs of monoacylglycerols or monoalkylglycerols had a strong inhibitory activity on the proliferation of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cells in suspension culture. References Langen, P., et al.: Acta Biol. Medica Ger., 38, 965 (1979),

Stability Very Hygroscopic Applications A component contained in cosmetic formulation. Diesters of glycosylglycerols are active in cancer chemo-prevention. References Joyard, J., et al.: Eur. J. Biochem., 199, 489 (1991), Colombo, D., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 6, 1187 (1996), Colombo, D., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 7, 1867 (1999), Colombo, D., et al.: Cancer Lett., 161, 201 (2000),

Applications 1,2-Dioleoyl-3-palmitoyl-rac-glycerol is a triacylglycerol present in vegetable oils. References Mottram, H., et al.: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, 11, 1240 (1997)