Description

1,2-Cyclic-Diphytanylglycerol Ether is a specialized, high-purity ether lipid derivative characterized by its unique cyclic diphytanyl structure. This compound is of significant interest in advanced research and development due to its role as a structural analog of archaeal membrane lipids, offering exceptional stability under extreme conditions. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and specialty chemical manufacturers working in lipidomics, membrane biophysics, and the development of novel drug delivery systems.

Application

• Biomimetic Membrane Research: As a key component for constructing stable, archaea-like lipid bilayers to study membrane protein function and stability.
• Drug Delivery Vehicle Development: Utilized in the formulation of liposomes and other nanocarriers designed for enhanced payload protection and targeted release.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard in lipidomic studies and quality control for related biochemical products.
• Extremophile Enzyme Studies: Used to create model membrane environments for investigating enzymes derived from thermophilic or halophilic archaea.
• Specialty Surfactant Synthesis: Acts as a novel precursor for synthesizing surfactants with unique thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Biophysical Probes: Incorporated into probes for studying membrane dynamics, phase transitions, and lipid-protein interactions using advanced spectroscopic techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Cyclic-Diphytanylglycerol Ether
CAS No.	88795-41-9
Molecular Formula	C86H172O3
Molecular Weight	1253.3 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	1,2-di-O-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecyl)-sn-glycerol cyclic ether; Cyclic Diphytanyl Glycerol Diether; Archaeol Analog; Diphytanylglyceryl Ether; 2,3-di-O-phytanyl-sn-glycerol cyclic ether; sn-2,3-Diphytanylglyceryl cyclic ether; Biphytanyl diglycerol tetraether precursor; Tetraether Lipid Model Compound
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Cyclic-Diphytanylglycerol Ether is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous internal quality standards, and specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for advanced R&D use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 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.