Synthetic phospholipid used in liposomes and lipid bilayers to study biological membranes. It is also a major constituent of PULMONARY SURFACTANTS.
Also Known As:
Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine; 1,2 Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine; 1,2-Dihexadecyl-sn-Glycerophosphocholine; 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-Glycerophosphocholine; Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidylcholine; Dipalmitoylglycerophosphocholine; 1,2 Dihexadecyl sn Glycerophosphocholine; 1,2 Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine; Phosphatidylcholine, Dipalmitoyl; Dipalmitoyllecithin; 3,5,9-Trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium, 4-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-10-oxo-7-((1-oxohexadecyl)oxy)-, inner salt, 4-oxide