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Sigma-Aldrich

D-Sphingosine

from bovine brain, ~99% (TLC)

Synonym(s):

(2S,3R,4E)-2-Amino-4-octadecene-1,3-diol, 4-Sphingenine, trans-D-erythro-2-Amino-4-octadecene-1,3-diol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H37NO2
CAS Number:
123-78-4
Molecular Weight:
299.49
Beilstein:
1727294
EC Number:
204-651-3
MDL number:
MFCD00036751
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
329824571

biological source

bovine brain

Assay

~99% (TLC)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OC[C@@](N)([H])[C@]([H])(O)/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C18H37NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18(21)17(19)16-20/h14-15,17-18,20-21H,2-13,16,19H2,1H3/b15-14+/t17-,18+/m0/s1

InChI key

WWUZIQQURGPMPG-KRWOKUGFSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PRKCA(5578) , PRKCB(5579) , PRKCD(5580) , PRKCE(5581) , PRKCG(5582) , PRKCH(5583) , PRKCI(5584)

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Application

D-Sphingosine from bovine brain was tested for effects on distribution of clathrin/AP-2 in cultured fibroblasts.8 It was used to prepare vesicles and study the interactions of DNA with bilayers of cationic liposomes.9

Biochem/physiol Actions

A constituent of cell membranes. Precursor of ceramide. Selective inhibitor of protein kinase C, but does not inhibit protein kinase A or myosin light chain kinase. Inhibitor of calmodulin-dependent enzymes.

Quality

May contain small amounts of structural analogues.

Preparation Note

Prepared from sphingomyelin.

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Hazard Statements

H413

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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