Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine

Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine

Molecular formula	C₄₀H₈₀NO₈P
Molar mass	734.039 g/mol
CAS number	[2644-64-6]
PubChem	6138
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Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) is a phospholipid and the major constituent of pulmonary surfactant.

It is also used for research purposes in studying liposomes, lipid bilayers, and model biological membranes.

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Glycerol backbone (Glycerophospholipids/ Phosphoglycerides)	Phosphatidyl-: -ethanolamine/cephalin - -choline/lechithin (dipalmitoyl-) - -serine - -glycerol - -inositol (glyco-) phosphatidylinositol phosphates: PIP1 - PIP2 (3,4, 3,5, 4,5) - PIP3 Cardiolipin Ether lipids: Plasmalogen (Platelet-activating factor)

Sphingosine backbone	Sphingomyelin