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DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE

Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine is the organic compound.

DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 63-89-8
CAS 63-89-8PubChem CID 452110

Colfosceril Palmitate

1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a phosphatidylcholine 32:0 in which the 1- and 2-acyl groups are specified as hexadecanoyl (palmitoyl). A synthetic phospholipid used in liposomes and lipid bilayers to study biological membranes. It is also a major constituent of pulmonary surfactants. It has a role as a surfactant and a mouse metabolite. It is a phosphatidylcholine 32:0 and a 1-acyl-2-hexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid. It is a conjugate base of a 1,2-di-O-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
[(2R)-2,3-di(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
Molecular formula
C40H80NO8P
Molecular weight
734.0 g/mol
Exact mass
733.56215551 Da
XLogP3
13.5
Topological polar surface area
111.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholinediPalmitoylphosphatidylcholinePalmitate de colfoscerilPalmitato de colfoscerilo1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholineColfoscerili palmitasDppc, l-Dppc, r-
16 more reported names
ColfoscerilDipalmitoyl lecithin, l-129Y83319X2NFW0ADipalmitoyl glycerophosphocholine1-16:0-2-16:0-phosphatidylcholineSURFAXIN COMPONENT DPPCCHEBI:7299916:0-16:0-PC129-Y-83(R)-(4-Oxido-10-oxo-7-palmitoyl-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosyl)trimethylammonium 4-oxide((2R)-2,3-di(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl) 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphatecolfosceril palmitatoRefChem:918923R07AA01200-567-6
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE

INCI name

DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE

Description

Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine is the organic compound.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
88279
Imported identity
DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE
Source update
05/06/2014
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
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Restriction
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Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 63-89-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOCHOLINE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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