Distearoyl Phosphatidylcholine(DSPC)

DSPC (1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) is a phosphatidylcholine, which is a phospholipid. It is a natural component of cell membranes and can be used to prepare lipid nanoparticles for mRNA vaccines. It forms part of the delivery system of Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. DSPC is used to produce non-pyrogenic liposomes capable of caging molecules.

Catalog Number PIE-0388
Alternative Name(s) 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine DSPC Distearoyl phosphatidylcholine (R)-2,3-Bis(stearoyloxy)propyl (2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl) phosphate
Research Area Emulsifiers
Molecular Formula C44H88NO8P
CAS# 816-94-4
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
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