Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
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| Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine | |
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| Image:Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine.svg | |
| Molecular formula | C40H80NO8P |
| Molar mass | 734.039 g/mol |
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| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
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.
See also
Lipids: phospholipids | |
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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 Ether lipids: Plasmalogen (Platelet-activating factor) |
| Sphingosine backbone | Sphingomyelin |
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