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C24:0 Galactosyl(β)ceramide(d18:1/24:0)

Avanti Polar Lipids (860854P), powder

Synonym(s):

D-galactosyl-β-1,1’-N-lignoceroyl-D-erythro-sphingosine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C48H93NO8
CAS Number:
74645-26-4
Molecular Weight:
812.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352100

Assay

99% (TLC)

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 × 5 mg (860854P-5MG)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Polar Lipids (860854P)

lipid type

deuterated lipids
sphingolipids

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[H][C@](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)(O)[C@@]([H])(NC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)CO[C@H](O1)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]([C@H]1CO)O

General description

β-Galactosyl ceramide (β-GalCer) is a simple glycosphingolipid. It is made up of lipophilic sphingosine & hydrophilic galactose attached to sphingosine via ether linkage. Β-GalCer is present in the myelin sheath of the central and peripheral nervous system. It has five analogs including 6a-6e.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-Galactosyl ceramide (β-GalCer) regulates the activity of β-glucocerebrosidase. It also plays a role as cell surface receptors for bacterial and viral toxins.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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