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C18:1 Galactosyl(β) Ceramide (d18:1/18:1(9Z))

Avanti Research™ - A Croda Brand 860596P, powder

Synonym(s):

D-galactosyl-β-1,1′-N-oleoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C42H79 NO8
CAS Number:
73039-25-5
Molecular Weight:
726.08
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 × 5 mg (860596P-5mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Research™ - A Croda Brand 860596P

lipid type

sphingolipids

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[H][C@](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)(O)[C@@]([H])(NC(CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC)=O)CO[C@H](O1)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]1CO

General description

Galactosyl ceramide is a complex glycosphingolipid. It is a major component of the myelin sheath and contains a single galactose residue linked to ceramide.Galactosyl ceramide is present mainly on the surface of colonic epithelial cells, vaginal epithelium and primary mammary epithelial cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Galactosyl ceramide is essential for normal myelin function and stability. It blocks epithelial cell-human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) virion binding.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860596P-5mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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