Description

16:0-12:0 Nbd Pg Sodium Salt is a synthetic, fluorescently labeled phospholipid derivative, specifically a sodium salt of a phosphatidylglycerol analog. This compound is a critical tool for advanced biophysical and biochemical research, enabling the study of membrane dynamics, lipid-protein interactions, and cellular trafficking. It is primarily utilized by research scientists and product developers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical R&D, and diagnostic sectors for applications requiring high-sensitivity detection and precise membrane modeling.

Application

• Membrane Biophysics Research: As a fluorescent probe for studying lipid bilayer properties, phase separation, and membrane fluidity.
• Lipid-Protein Interaction Studies: To investigate the binding and functional effects of proteins, peptides, or drugs on specific phospholipid membranes.
• Cellular Imaging & Trafficking: For tracking intracellular lipid transport, organelle dynamics, and endocytic pathways using fluorescence microscopy.
• Model Membrane Assembly: A key component in constructing liposomes, supported lipid bilayers (SLBs), and other synthetic membrane systems for drug delivery and diagnostic assay development.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Used in assay development for screening compounds that modulate membrane-associated targets or processes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Potential use in the development of advanced diagnostic kits and biosensors that rely on membrane-based signal transduction.

Basic Information

Product Name	16:0-12:0 Nbd Pg Sodium Salt
CAS No.	474942-86-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	1-Palmitoyl-2-(NBD-dodecanoyl)-sn-glycero-3-phosphoglycerol Sodium Salt; NBD-PG Sodium Salt; 1-Palmitoyl-2-{12-[(7-nitro-2-1,3-benzoxadiazol-4-yl)amino]dodecanoyl}-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1'-rac-glycerol) Sodium Salt; Fluorescent Phosphatidylglycerol; NBD Labeled PG; Nitrobenzoxadiazole Phosphatidylglycerol; 16:0-12:0 NBD PG (Na); NBD C12-HPC PG Sodium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 16:0-12:0 Nbd Pg Sodium Salt is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and performance consistency for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and functional validation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under desiccant. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. For long-term stability, store in aliquots under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis. Allow the vial to warm to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid or film
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified on COA
Fluorescence Properties	Ex/Em ~460/535 nm in membrane

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