Used as a key component in liposomal drug delivery systems due to its ability to form stable bilayer structures that encapsulate active pharmaceutical ingredients. Enhances cellular uptake and improves bioavailability of drugs, especially in targeted cancer therapies. Commonly found in cosmetic formulations for its skin-conditioning properties, helping retain moisture and strengthen the skin barrier. Also utilized in gene therapy as a cationic lipid to complex nucleic acids, facilitating transfection into host cells. Its amphiphilic nature makes it suitable for self-assembling nanoparticles in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.