Cat Number: PIE-0388

Distearoyl Phosphatidylcholine(DSPC)

CAS Number

816-94-4

Synonyms

1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
DSPC
Distearoyl phosphatidylcholine
(R)-2,3-Bis(stearoyloxy)propyl (2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl) phosphate

Description

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.

Molecular Weight

790.1

Molecular Formula

C44H88NO8P

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

EINECS

212-440-2

Appearance

White to off-white solid

Melting Point

236 ℃