Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
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Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine | |
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Molecular formula | C40H80NO8P |
Molar mass | 734.039 g/mol |
CAS number | [2644-64-6] |
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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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