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Lecithin, 90%, soybean
CAS: 8002-43-5 | C42H80NO8P | 758.075 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS8002-43-5
IUPAC Name(2-{[3-(hexadecanoyloxy)-2-(octadeca-9,12-dienoyloxy)propyl phosphonato]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
Molecular FormulaC42H80NO8P
InChI KeyJLPULHDHAOZNQI-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP([O-])(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetWater Content (Karl Fischer Titration)max. 1.0%
Peroxide contentmax. 5.0 meq/kg
Assay (unspecified)Acetone insolubles: min. 97%
Assay (unspecified)Hexane insolubles: max. 0.3%
Acid Valuemax. 35 mg KOH/g
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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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- A Smiles.; Y Kakuda.; BE MacDonald. Effect of degumming reagents on the recovery and nature of lecithins from crude canola,soybean and sunflower oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society. 1988, 65, (7), 1151-1155.
- L Rydhag.; I Wilton. The function of phospholipids of soybean lecithin in emulsions. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society. 1981, 58, (8), 830-837.