Molecular Formula: C
8H
21NO
6P
+ Molecular Weight: 258.229202
InChIKey: SUHOQUVVVLNYQR-MRVPVSSYSA-O
A component of PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINES or LECITHINS, in which the two hydroxy groups of GLYCEROL are esterified with fatty acids. (From Stedman, 26th ed) It counteracts the effects of urea on enzymes and other macromolecules.
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