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Is Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine vegetarian?

Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine

Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine is a phospholipid ester of glycerophosphocholine with two palmitic acid chains; it can be produced synthetically or derived from natural sources such as soy lecithin or egg yolk.

Also known as Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
INCI name Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine
CAS number 63-89-8
CosIng ID 88279
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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