Description

1-Stearoyl-2-Linoleoyl-Sn-Glycerol is a structured triglyceride molecule with a defined stereochemistry, serving as a critical reference standard and a key intermediate in lipid research and synthesis. This compound is essential for studying lipid metabolism, membrane biophysics, and for the development of specialized nutritional and pharmaceutical lipid formulations. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced biochemical synthesis sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized lipid molecules.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard for analytical methods (HPLC, GC-MS) to identify and quantify complex lipid mixtures in biological samples.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Development: Serves as a model compound for designing lipid-based drug delivery systems, including solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS).
• Nutritional Science: Acts as a precursor or model for structured lipids with specific nutritional profiles, aimed at mimicking human milk fat or creating specialized medical nutrition products.
• Lipidomics & Metabolic Studies: Critical for investigating the role of specific triglyceride species in metabolic pathways, disease states, and cellular signaling.
• Cosmetic & Dermatological Formulations: Used in the development of high-end skincare products for its emollient properties and similarity to skin lipids.
• Enzymology Studies: Employed as a specific substrate to study the activity and specificity of lipases and other lipid-modifying enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Stearoyl-2-Linoleoyl-Sn-Glycerol
CAS No.	34487-26-8
Molecular Formula	C₅₇H₁₀₄O₆
Molecular Weight	885.43 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Stearoyl-2-linoleoyl-rac-glycerol; Glyceryl 1-stearate 2-linoleate; SLG; TAG 18:0-18:2-0:0; 1,2-Diacyl-sn-glycerol (C18:0, C18:2); (2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate octadecanoate; sn-Glycerol 1-stearate 2-linoleate; Glycerol triester (mixed, C18:0 & C18:2)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Stearoyl-2-Linoleoyl-Sn-Glycerol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. This product is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.