---
title: "Create a lipid"
method: POST
path: "/api/v1/lipids"
tags: ["Lipids"]
---

# Create a lipid

`POST /api/v1/lipids`

Create a lipid.

## Request body

- CreateLipid
  - `token` string, required
  - `item` object
    - `name` string, required — The name of the lipid
    - `owner_id` integer — ID of the owner (default: your member id)
    - `alternative_name` string — Any alternative name by which the lipid may be known
    - `molecular_formula` string — The molecular formula of the lipid
    - `molecular_weight` string — Molecular weight of the lipid
    - `cas_number` string — The Chemical Abstracts Service number
    - `stock_solution_prep` string — Media/solution
    - `solubility` string — Solubility information
    - `conditions_for_use` string — Recommended conditions under which the lipid should be used
    - `conditions_for_storage` string — Guidelines for proper storage of the lipid
    - `safety_information` string — Safety guidelines and hazard information related to the lipid
    - `impurities` string — Details of known impurities found in the lipid sample
    - `source` string — The origin of the lipid
    - `description` string — Detailed description of the lipid

## Response `201`

Created

## Other responses

- `401` — Error: Unauthorized
- `422` — invalid request

---

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