860854P

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

Avanti Research^™ - A Croda Brand (860854P), powder

• Synonym(s): D-galactosyl-β-1,1’-N-lignoceroyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄₈H₉₃NO₈
• CAS Number: 74645-26-4
• Molecular Weight: 812.25
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Assay: 99% (TLC)
• form: powder
• packaging: pkg of 1 × 5 mg (860854P-5MG)
• manufacturer/tradename: Avanti Research^™ - A Croda Brand (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

Description

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

Safety Information

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