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Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:54:26 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:18 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054125
Metabolite Identification
Common Name1-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
Description1-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a phospholipid belonging to the class of lysolipids. Its chemical structure features a long-chain hexadecyl group at the sn-1 position, contributing to its amphiphilic nature. This compound is involved in various biochemical pathways, notably as a precursor or related molecule in the synthesis of platelet-activating factor (PAF), which plays a crucial role in inflammatory responses. Studies have shown that 1-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, also referred to as lysoPAF, exhibits specific kinetic properties in enzyme assays, with K(m) and V(max) values comparable to those of brain-derived enzymes (PMID:21812758 ). Additionally, its levels have been found elevated in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients and transgenic mice, suggesting a potential link to neurodegenerative processes. Furthermore, this lysolipid has been shown to influence lipid bilayer stability and polymorphism, interacting with other phospholipids and affecting cellular functions such as the incorporation of fatty acids into phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylcholine in human neutrophils (PMID:3110533 ). Overall, 1-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine serves as an important component in lipid metabolism and cell signaling pathways.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
1-Hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineChEBI
1-O-Hexadecyl-2-lyso-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineChEBI
1-O-Hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidylcholineChEBI
1-O-Hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineChEBI
1-O-Hexadecyl-sn-glyceryl-3-phosphorylcholineChEBI
1-Palmityl-GPCChEBI
GPC(O-16:0/0:0)ChEBI
LPC O-16:0/0:0ChEBI
Lysophosphatidylcholine(O-16:0/0:0)ChEBI
PC O-16:0/0:0ChEBI
PC(O-16:0/0:0)ChEBI
1-O-Hexadecyl-2-lyso-glycero-3-phosphorylcholineMeSH
lyso-GEPCMeSH
Molecular FormulaC24H52NO6P
Average Mass481.655
Monoisotopic Mass481.353225396
IUPAC Name(2-{[(2R)-3-(hexadecyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl phosphonato]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
Traditional Name(2-{[(2R)-3-(hexadecyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl phosphonato]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](O)(COCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)COP([O-])(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C24H52NO6P/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-29-22-24(26)23-31-32(27,28)30-21-19-25(2,3)4/h24,26H,5-23H2,1-4H3/t24-/m1/s1
InChI KeyVLBPIWYTPAXCFJ-XMMPIXPASA-N