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Sigma-Aldrich

D-erythro-Sphingosine, N-Acetyl-

Biologically active, cell-permeable, non-physiological ceramide analog.

Synonym(s):

D-erythro-Sphingosine, N-Acetyl-, C₂ Ceramide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H39NO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
341.53
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: 25 mg/mL
ethanol: 5 mg/mL
methanol: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C20H39NO3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-20(24)19(17-22)21-18(2)23/h15-16,19-20,22,24H,3-14,17H2,1-2H3,(H,21,23)/b16-15+/t19-,20+/m0/s1

InChI key

BLTCBVOJNNKFKC-QUDYQQOWSA-N

General description

Biologically active, cell-permeable, non-physiological ceramide analog. Inhibits cell growth and induces apoptosis in HL-60 cells. Induces intranucleosomal DNA fragmentation. An activator of heterotrimeric protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A). Stimulates a cytosolic serine/threonine protein phosphatase in T9 cells at concentrations as low as 100 nM. Activates stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) in HL-60 human promyelocytic cells.
Biologically active, cell-permeable, non-physiological ceramide analog. Inhibits cell growth and induces apoptosis of HL-60 cells. Induces intranucleosomal DNA fragmentation. An activator of heterotrimeric protein phosphatase 2A. Stimulates a cytosolic serine/threonine protein phosphatase in T9 cells at concentrations as low as 100 nM. Activates stress-activated protein (SAP) kinase in HL-60 human promyelocytic cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Inhibits cell growth and induces apoptosis in HL-60 cells
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Preparation Note

When diluting into aqueous solution, sonication may be necessary to achieve a uniform suspension.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). DMSO stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C. Alcohol stock solutions are stable for <1 week at -20°C.

Other Notes

Westwick, J.K., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem.270, 22689.
Cifone, M.G., et al. 1994. J. Exp. Med.180, 1547.
Hannun, Y.A. 1994. J. Biol. Chem. 269, 3125.
Bielawska, A., et al. 1993. J. Biol. Chem.268, 26226.
Obeid, L.M., et al. 1993. Science259, 1769.
Ballou, L.R., et al. 1992. J. Biol. Chem.267, 20044.
Dobrowsky, R.T., and Hannun, Y.A. 1992. J. Biol. Chem.267, 5048.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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