Dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine

CAS Number: 63-89-8

Molecular Formula: C40H80NO8P

About Dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine

Dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (CAS 63-89-8) is a primary saturated phospholipid specialized for the formulation of thermosensitive liposomes (TSLs) and pulmonary surfactant replacements, seeing increased demand as US-based CDMOs prioritize high purity fine chemicals for advanced drug delivery systems. 1,2-Dipalmitoyl...

Dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine Specifications

CAS Number

63-89-8

Molecular Formula

C40H80NO8P

Molecular Weight

734.05 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,3-di(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI Key

KILNVBDSWZSGLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

63-89-8

Molecular Formula

C40H80NO8P

Molecular Weight

734.05 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,3-di(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI Key

KILNVBDSWZSGLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

734.05 g/mol

Pulmonary Surfactant

A major endogenous phospholipid component of the lung used in the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns by reducing alveolar surface tension

Drug Delivery Excipient

A versatile amphipathic lipid used to formulate liposomes, micelles, and lipid nanoparticles for the encapsulation and controlled delivery of pharmaceuticals, proteins, and genes

Research Tool

A synthetic phospholipid utilized in biophysical studies to create artificial membranes and stable bilayers for investigating membrane fluidity, thermotropic behavior, and protein-lipid interactions

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A high-purity building block used in the manufacture of parenteral emulsions and intravenous oncology therapies to improve drug safety and efficacy profiles.