N-Acetylphytosphingosine (NAPS), Sphingolipid ceramide derivative (ab144126)
Key features and details
- Sphingolipid ceramide derivative
- CAS Number: 21830-28-4
- Purity: > 98%
Soluble in ethanol and in DMSO (with warming)
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Pichia ciferri
Overview
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Product name
N-Acetylphytosphingosine (NAPS), Sphingolipid ceramide derivative -
Description
Sphingolipid ceramide derivative -
Alternative names
- NAPS
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Biological description
Sphingolipid ceramide derivative. Induces caspase-dependent apoptosis. Anticancer agent. Potential NF-κB and JAK/STAT signaling inhibitor. Active in vitro and potentially in vivo. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
21830-28-4 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]acetamide
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Molecular weight
359.55 -
Molecular formula
C20H41NO4 -
PubChem identifier
9798946 -
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 and in DMSO (with warming)
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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[C@H]([C@H]([C@H](CO)NC(=O)C)O)O -
Source
Pichia ciferri
