| Description | Lipid Y is a monosaccharide precursor of E coli lipid A. |
| molecular weight | 950.286 |
| Molecular formula | C50H96NO13P |
| CAS | 88090-57-7 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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