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Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-11-09 19:25:38 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:55 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0057179
Metabolite Identification
Common Name1,2-Dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
Description1,2-Dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a phospholipid belonging to the class of glycerophospholipids, characterized by its two hexadecanoyl (C16) fatty acid chains esterified to the glycerol backbone and a phosphocholine head group. Its chemical structure features a glycerol backbone with a phosphate group linked to choline, contributing to its amphiphilic nature, which is critical for forming lipid bilayers in biological membranes. In various biochemical pathways, DPPC is involved in the formation of liposomes, which serve as drug delivery systems and contrast agents in imaging techniques. For instance, it has been utilized in the synthesis of liposome-based contrast agents for ultrasound imaging, enhancing the visualization of tumor environments (PMID:28290183 ). Additionally, DPPC lipids are known to form tightly packed monolayers, influencing membrane fluidity and stability (PMID:28263601 ). The incorporation of DPPC into lipid bilayers has also been shown to facilitate the solubilization of hydrophobic compounds, aiding in their delivery (PMID:27897383 ). Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations of DPPC bilayers provide insights into their structural properties and phase transitions, which are essential for understanding membrane behavior (PMID:27748120 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
1,2-Bis(hexadecanoyl)-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineChEBI
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-lecithinChEBI
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidylcholineChEBI
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineChEBI
1,2-DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineChEBI
1-16:0-2-16:0-PhosphatidylcholineChEBI
16:0-16:0-PCChEBI
Colfosceril palmitateChEBI
Colfoscerili palmitasChEBI
Dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholineChEBI
Dipalmitoyl-GPCChEBI
DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineChEBI
GPC(16:0/16:0)ChEBI
GPCho 16:0/16:0ChEBI
GPCho(16:0/16:0)ChEBI
Palmitate de colfoscerilChEBI
Palmitato de colfosceriloChEBI
PC 16:0/16:0ChEBI
PC(32:0)ChEBI
Phosphatidylcholine 16:0/16:0ChEBI
Phosphatidylcholine(16:0/16:0)ChEBI
Phosphatidylcholine(32:0)ChEBI
Colfosceril palmitic acidGenerator
Palmitic acid de colfoscerilGenerator
1,2-dipalmitoyl-rac-glycero-3-phosphocholineLipid Annotator, HMDB
LecithinLipid Annotator, HMDB
PC(16:0/16:0)Lipid Annotator
1,2-dihexadecanoyl-rac-glycero-3-phosphocholineLipid Annotator, HMDB
GPCho(32:0)Lipid Annotator, HMDB
(R)-4-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-10-oxo-7-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium 4-oxide hydroxide inner saltHMDB
(R)-4-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-10-oxo-7-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium 4-oxide inner saltHMDB
1,2-Bis(palmitoyl)-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineHMDB
1,2-Dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphorylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-3-sn-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-3-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-a-lecithinHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-a-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-alpha-lecithinHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-alpha-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-3-glycerophosphocholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerophosphocholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerophosphorylcholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glyceryl-3-phosphocholineHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
1,2-dipalmitoylglycero-3-PhosphocholineHMDB
1,2-L-a-DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineHMDB
1,2-L-alpha-DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineHMDB
b,g-Dipalmitoyl L-a-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
b,g-Dipalmitoyl L-alpha-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
b,g-Dipalmitoyl-L-(a)-lecithinHMDB
b,g-Dipalmitoyl-L-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
Dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineHMDB
Dipalmitoyl L-a-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
Dipalmitoyl L-alpha-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
Dipalmitoyl-L-3-glycerylphosphorylcholineHMDB
Dipalmitoyl-L-a-lecithinHMDB
Dipalmitoyl-L-a-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
Dipalmitoyl-L-alpha-lecithinHMDB
Dipalmitoyl-L-alpha-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
Dipalmitoyl-sn-3-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
DPPCHMDB
L-1,2-Dipalmitoyl-a-lecithinHMDB
L-1,2-Dipalmitoyl-alpha-lecithinHMDB
L-1,2-DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineHMDB
L-a-1,2-Dipalmitoyl lecithinHMDB
L-a-DipalmitoylecithinHMDB
L-a-DipalmitoyllecithinHMDB
L-a-DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineHMDB
L-a-DPPCHMDB
L-alpha-1,2-Dipalmitoyl lecithinHMDB
L-alpha-DipalmitoylecithinHMDB
L-alpha-DipalmitoyllecithinHMDB
L-alpha-DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineHMDB
L-alpha-DPPCHMDB
L-b,g-Dipalmitoyl-a-lecithinHMDB
L-b,g-Dipalmitoyl-a-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
L-b,g-Dipalmitoyl-alpha-lecithinHMDB
L-b,g-Dipalmitoyl-alpha-phosphatidylcholineHMDB
L-b,g-DipalmitoylphosphatidylcholineHMDB
L-Dipalmitoyl lecithinHMDB
L-DPPCHMDB
PC Aa C32:0HMDB
sn-3-DipalmitoyllecithinHMDB
1,2-Dipalmitoyl-GPCHMDB
1,2-Distearoyl-glycero-3-phosphocholineHMDB
Molecular FormulaC40H80NO8P
Average Mass734.0389
Monoisotopic Mass733.562155053
IUPAC Name(2-{[(2R)-2,3-bis(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl phosphono]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
Traditional Name(2-{[(2R)-2,3-bis(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl phosphono]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)(COP([O-])(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C40H80NO8P/c1-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22-24-26-28-30-32-39(42)46-36-38(37-48-50(44,45)47-35-34-41(3,4)5)49-40(43)33-31-29-27-25-23-21-19-17-15-13-11-9-7-2/h38H,6-37H2,1-5H3/t38-/m1/s1
InChI KeyKILNVBDSWZSGLL-KXQOOQHDSA-N