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16:0 DG

Avanti Research - A Croda Brand

Synonym(s):

1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycerol; DG(16:0/16:0/0:0)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C35H68O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
568.91
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25
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description

1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol

assay

>99% (TLC)

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 × 10 mg (800816P-10mg), pkg of 1 × 200 mg (800816P-200mg), pkg of 1 × 25 mg (800816P-25mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Research - A Croda Brand

lipid type

neutral lipids
neutral glycerides

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O(C(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CO)C(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C35H68O5/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-34(37)39-32-33(31-36)40-35(38)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h33,36H,3-32H2,1-2H3

InChI key

JEJLGIQLPYYGEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

16:0 DG (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol) is a longer acyl chains containing diacylglycerol.
In biochemical signaling, diacylglycerol (DAG) functions as a second messenger signaling lipid, and is a product of the hydrolysis of the phospholipid PIP2 (phosphatidylinositolbisphosphate) by the enzyme phospholipase C (PLC) (a membrane-bound enzyme) that, through the same reaction, produces inositol trisphosphate (IP3). Although inositol trisphosphate (IP3) diffuses into the cytosol, DAG remains within the plasma membrane due to its hydrophobic properties. IP3 stimulates the release of calcium ions from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, whereas DAG is a physiological activator of protein kinase C (PKC). The production of DAG in the membrane facilitates translocation of PKC from the cytosol to the plasma membrane.
Diacylglycerol mimicks the effects of the tumor-promoting compounds phorbol esters.

Application

16:0 DG may be used :
  • to spike brain samples for mass spectrometric analysis
  • as a diacyl-glycerol source in diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) enzyme assay in human leukemic K562 cells
  • in Golgi-like liposomes reconstitution

Biochem/physiol Actions

16:0 DG (1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol) fails to prevent the late fission events in Golgi membrane. Supplementation of 16:0 DG promotes bacterial growth by preventing sporangia.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (800816P-10mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (800816P-200mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (800816P-25mg)

Preparation Note

Diacylglycerols are conveniently stored in chloroform solutions in glass vials with PTFE-lined caps at -20°C. Under these conditions acyl migration is minimal. Avoid plastic when handling chloroform solutions.

Other Notes

Delivery to cells:
Dry samples of diacylglycerol in chloroform, using a stream of nitrogen. Dissolve the residue in an appropriate volume of ethanol or DMSO, then dilute to the desired aqueous medium.
Effective concentration:
Most biological responses saturate at 20 to 250 μM sn-1,2-dioctanoylglycerol. Only sn-1,2 isomers appear to be active.
Precaution: Since short chain Diacylglycerols mimic effects of the tumor-promoting phorbol diesters in a number of biological systems, extra care should be employed in their handling. Treatment of solutions, vessels and other articles with 1N NaOH before washing or discarding will destroy diacylglycerols.

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Quantification of signaling lipids by nano-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (Nano-ESI MS/MS)
Haag M, et al.
Metabolites, 2(1), 57-76 (2012)
Mathias Haag et al.
Metabolites, 2(1), 57-76 (2012-01-01)
Lipids, such as phosphoinositides (PIPs) and diacylglycerol (DAG), are important signaling intermediates involved in cellular processes such as T cell receptor (TCR)-mediated signal transduction. Here we report identification and quantification of PIP, PIP2 and DAG from crude lipid extracts. Capitalizing
J G Ebeling et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 82(3), 815-819 (1985-02-01)
Activation of cellular protein kinase C appears to be involved in the mechanism by which phorbol diesters induce differentiation of human myeloid leukemia cells (HL-60). Protein kinase C is thought to be physiologically activated by diacylglycerol derived from receptor-mediated phosphatidylinositol



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
800816P-200MG04061835533909
800816P-10MG04061835533893
800816P-25MG04061835533916