C6 Ceramide, biologically active ceramide analog (ab141743)
Key features and details
- Non-physiological and biologically active ceramide analog.
- CAS Number: 124753-97-5
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM and in ethanol to 50 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
C6 Ceramide, biologically active ceramide analog -
Description
Non-physiological and biologically active ceramide analog. -
Biological description
Non-physiological and biologically active ceramide analog. Various pharmacological activities including activation of protein phosphatase 2A and MAPK, suppression of insulin-induced tyrosine phosphorylation and induction of cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 transition. Active in vivo and in vitro. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
124753-97-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-(1,3-Dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl)hexanamide -
Molecular weight
397.70 -
Molecular formula
C24H47NO3 -
PubChem identifier
375405 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM and in ethanol to 50 mM -
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
CCCCCCCCCCCCCC=CC(C(CO)NC(=O)CCCCC)O -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas