Heptadecan-9-amine (C17H37N), CAS 3241-20-1 is a compound with a 17-carbon chain and a primary amine group (-NH2) at the 9th position. This structure makes it crucial in lipid synthesis for creating various functional molecules.
Applications in Lipid Synthesis:
- Lipid-Based Surfactants: Heptadecan-9-amine can be combined with fatty acids to form surfactants, which are essential for stabilizing liposomes and micelles in drug delivery systems.
- Amphiphilic Lipids: Its long hydrophobic chain and amine group allow the formation of amphiphilic lipids. These molecules can self-assemble into lipid bilayers or nanoparticles, making them valuable in biological research and pharmaceuticals.
- Lipid-Anchoring Molecules: The amine group in Heptadecan-9-amine enables it to attach molecules or proteins to lipid membranes, enhancing targeted drug delivery and therapeutic stability.
This compound’s versatility makes it indispensable in creating lipid derivatives for biotechnology and nanotechnology, playing a key role in membrane studies and drug development.
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