1-arachidoyl-2-hydroxy-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a component of blood plasma, vascular tissue and lipoproteins. It is used as an internal standard for the quantification of serum cholesterol and triacylglycerol using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) preceded by single-step liquid-liquid extraction method.
Classification
PC&LPC
CAS No.
108341-80-6
Hygroscopic
Yes
Light Sensitive
No
Formula Weight
551.736
Formula
C₂₈H₅₈NO₇P
Assay
>99% LPC, may contain up to 10% of the 2-LPC isomer