Phosphatidylcholine

PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE (Lecithin)

  • It is a phosphoglyceride containing choline.
  • Most of the phospholipids have a saturated acyl radical in the C1 position but an unsaturated radical in the C2 position of glycerol.
  • They are soluble in ordinary fat solvents except acetone.
  • It is an important lipotropic agent (prevents accumulation of lipids in tissues)

Phosphatidylcholine
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