860596P

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

Properties

• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable