DMPC is a phosphatidylcholine (PC) and a zwitterionic synthetic phospholipid used to formulate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs). PCs are the most abundant lipid in animal cell membranes and functions as part of the permeability barrier. DMPC has been used to study the properties of lipid monolayers and bilayers. Key application(s): Study of lipid bilayer, LNP synthesis, SUV synthesis.