Pharma & Specialty Chemical Standards

Fosforilcolamine, IUPAC name 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, is a phospholipid with molecular formula C38H78NO8P and molecular weight 712.07 g/mol. Classified as a glycerophospholipid, it features a glycerol backbone esterified with two myristoyl chains and a phosphorylcholine head group. Therapeutically, it supports cellular membrane integrity and lipid metabolism. Amphiphilic in nature, it exhibits high solubility in nonpolar solvents and a melting point of ~65°C. Its mechanism involves incorporation into cell membranes, enhancing bilayer stability and facilitating lipid transport. Used in pharmaceutical formulations for its emulsifying and membrane-repairing properties.