C16 Ceramide (Palmitoyl ceramide), Endogenous ceramide (ab141747)
Key features and details
- Endogenous ceramide
- CAS Number: 24696-26-2
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in ethanol with warming
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
C16 Ceramide (Palmitoyl ceramide), Endogenous ceramide -
Description
Endogenous ceramide -
Biological description
Endogenous ceramide. Various pharmacological activities. Activates protein kinase and induces phosphorylation of EGFR. Activates NF-kappaB and induces apoptosis. Active in vivo and in vitro. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
24696-26-2 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-(1,3-Dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl)hexadecanamide -
Molecular weight
537.90 -
Molecular formula
C34H67NO3 -
PubChem identifier
2498 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol with warming -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)NC(CO)C(C=CCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
