860538P

C8 Galactosyl(β) Ceramide (d18:1/8:0)

Avanti Polar Lipids 860538P, powder

• Synonym(s): D-galactosyl-β-1,1′ N-octanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃₂H₆₁NO₈
• CAS Number: 41613-16-5
• Molecular Weight: 587.83
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• form: powder
• packaging: pkg of 1 × 25 mg (860538P-25mg); pkg of 1 × 5 mg (860538P-5mg)
• manufacturer/tradename: Avanti Polar Lipids 860538P
• lipid type: sphingolipids
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: [H][C@](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)(O)[C@@]([H])(NC(CCCCCCC)=O)CO[C@H](O1)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]([C@H]1CO)O
• InChI: 1S/C32H61NO8/c1-3-5-7-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-18-19-21-26(35)25(33-28(36)22-20-17-8-6-4-2)24-40-32-31(39)30(38)29(37)27(23-34)41-32/h19,21,25-27,29-32,34-35,37-39H,3-18,20,22-24H2,1-2H3,(H,33,36)/b21-19+/t25-,26+,27?,29-,30?,31?,32+/m0/s1
• InChI key: LCEXEEHGNKGJES-JLZVVTAUSA-N

Description

General description

Galactosyl ceramide is a complex glycosphingolipid, which is a major component of the myelin sheath. It consists of a single galactose residue linked to ceramide.

Application

C8 Galactosyl(β) Ceramide (d18:1/8:0) may be suitable for the preparation of liposomes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Galactosyl ceramide is necessary for normal myelin function and stability.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860538P-25mg)

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860538P-5mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3