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MEL-A

Glycolipid Biosurfactant

MEL-A is a glycolipid biosurfactant produced from vegetable oils through the action of Pseudozyma yeasts. This compound enhances the low-temperature fluidity of biodiesel and hydrocarbon fuels, making it valuable for improving fuel performance. Additionally, MEL-A comprises a mixture of isoforms with varying fatty acid chain lengths, which significantly boosts gene transfection efficacy via cationic liposomes through membrane fusion. These properties make MEL-A a useful reagent in biotechnological and fuel research applications.

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Specifications

Manufacturer	Adooq Bioscience
CAS Number	3029766-02-4
Applications	Glycolipid Biosurfactant
Formula	C₂₀H₃₂O₁₃
Molecular Weight	480.46
SMILES	CC(O[C@@H]1[C@@H](COC(C)=O)O[C@@H](OC[C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)[C@H]([C@H]1OC(CC)=O)OC(CC)=O)=O

Storage & Solubility

In Vitro Solubility

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Storage

Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.