1,2-Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) PurCert Analytical Standard [Includes characterization data for Purity, IR, NMR, MS]

PurCert


Properties

Assay Purity >=99%
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302-H315-H319
Precautionary Statement  P501-P270-P264-P280-P302+P352-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P332+P313-P301+P312+P330
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Storage Temp. 2-8 °C
UN Number NA

Description

Application
1 2-Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations liposome preparation drug delivery systems and biomedical research involving cell membranes and lung surfactants.

Purpose
The primary purpose of 1 2-Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine is to reduce surface tension in the lungs and to serve as a structural component in lipid-based delivery systems and model membranes.

General Description
1 2-Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine is a zwitterionic phospholipid composed of a phosphatidylcholine head group and two palmitic acid chains giving it excellent membrane-forming and surface-active properties.