Used in research to study lipid membranes and their interactions with proteins, aiding in understanding cell membrane dynamics. It serves as a model compound for investigating phospholipid behavior in biological systems. Applied in drug delivery studies to explore how lipid-based carriers interact with cellular components. Also utilized in developing biomimetic systems for studying membrane-associated processes like signal transduction and lipid metabolism. Its structural properties make it valuable for examining the role of phospholipids in maintaining membrane integrity and function.