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MGDG

Avanti Research - A Croda Brand

Synonym(s):

1,2-diacyl-3-O-β-D-galactosyl-sn-glycerol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C45H74O10
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
775.06
MDL number:
NACRES:
NA.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
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description

Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (Plant)

assay

>99% (TLC)

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 × 5 mg (840523P-5mg), pkg of 2 × 5 mg (840523P-10mg), pkg of 5 × 5 mg (840523P-25mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Research - A Croda Brand

lipid type

phosphoglycerides
bioactive lipids

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG) synthesis involves generation of monoglucosyldiacylglycerol (MGlcDG) from diacylglycerol (DAG) in the presence of MGlcDG synthase. The second step is epimerization of MGlcDG to MGDG. It forms nonbilayer structures and is also associated with algae and fungi.
Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG) and digalactosyldiacylglycerol (DGDG) are the two nonionic lipid constituents of the thylakoid membrane of higher plant chloroplasts. MGDG and DGDG are present in the membrane at 56% and 29%, respectively, of the total lipid content. DGDG is a bilayer-forming lipid, while MGDG alone will only form hexagonal-II structures.

Application

Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG) may be used:
  • in bicelles preparation for nuclear magnetic resonance studies
  • in the generation of structured MGDG for pinolenic acid enrichment
  • in the preparation of liposomes
  • as a lipid standard in hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-ion mobility mass spectrometry (HILIC-IM-MS)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG) synthesis is essential for chloroplast biogenesis. It is also needed for synchronizing photosynthesis associated plastid and nucleus related gene expression. MGDG is essential for membrane lipid homeostasis during stress. In food industry, MGDG serves as an enhancer in baking and as an non-ionic emulsifier.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (840523P-10mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (840523P-25mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (840523P-5mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol facilitates synthesis of photoactive protochlorophyllide in etioplasts
Fujii S, et al.
Plant Physiology, 174(4), 2183-2198 (2017)
Enzymatic Synthesis of Structured Monogalactosyldiacylglycerols Enriched in Pinolenic Acid
Kim J, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 66(30), 8079-8085 (2018)
New membrane mimetics with galactolipids: lipid properties in fast-tumbling bicelles
Ye W, et al.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 117(4), 1044-1050 (2013)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
840523P-25MG04061835352029
840523P-5MG04061835352036
840523P-10MG04061835352012