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| Physical Characters and Index |
Name: Lecithin
CAS number: 8002-43-5
Molecular formula: C42H80NO8P
Molecular weight: 758.06
EINECS number: 232-307-2 |
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| Use and description |
Lecithin is a mixture of fats that are essential to cells in the human body. It can be found in many foods, including soybeans and egg yolks.
In the diet, lecithin is the main source of choline, a nutrient similar to the B vitamins. Lecithin is converted into
acetylcholine, a substance that transmits nerve impulses. |
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