N-Octanoylphytosphingosine, sphingolipid ceramide analog (ab144123)
Key features and details
- Analog of sphingolipid ceramide
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- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
N-Octanoylphytosphingosine, sphingolipid ceramide analog -
Description
Analog of sphingolipid ceramide -
Alternative names
- N-octanoyl 4-hydroxysphinganine
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Biological description
Analog of sphingolipid ceramide. Possible role in ceramide biosynthesis, apoptosis and anticancer potential. Use in sphingolipid ceramide studies and as internal standard.
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Purity
> 98% -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-Trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]octanamide -
Molecular weight
443.70 -
Molecular formula
C26H53NO4 -
PubChem identifier
11517895 -
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 -
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)CCCCCCC)O)O -
Source
Synthetic
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