Properties

• CAS Number:
• 74389-68-7

• Chemical Name:
• (7R)-7-(Acetyloxy)-4-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium-4-oxide

• Storage:
• Desiccate at -20°C

• Molecular Formula:
• C26H54NO7P

• Molecular Weight (kDa):
• 523.68

• Soluble:
• Water and Ethanol

Description

• Description:
• Endogenous platelet-activating factor (PAF)

Biological Activity

• Biological Activity:
• PAF (C16) is an endogenous platelet-activating factor (PAF), which is mainly produced by inflammatory cells and a potent chemoattractant for polymorphonuclear neutrophils. It is also a ligand for PAM receptors.