1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

Also known as: Colfosceril palmitate, Colfosceril, DPPC, 1,2-Dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-L-α-lecithin, L-α-Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, 16:0 PC, 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine

1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (CAS 63-89-8) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C40H80NO8P and a molecular weight of 734.039 g/mol. Key property: a melting point of 229-229.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 63-89-8
Jingsj CID: J-43356-7
Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₈₀NO₈P
Molecular Weight: 734.039 g/mol
Category: Organic Bases
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	229-229.5 °C
Exact Mass	733.562134
PSA	121.00000
LogP	10.88
Stability	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Miller AD. Delivery of RNAi therapeutics: work in progress. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2013 Nov;10(6):781-811.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine?

The CAS number of 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is 63-89-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine?

1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine has molecular formula C40H80NO8P and molecular weight 734.039 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine?

For 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, Upstream Products: Choline glycerophosphate, Palmitic acid, Trimethylamine; Downstream Products: 1-Palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, Palmitic acid, choline.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (CAS 63-89-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-43356-7 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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