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C4987

Sigma-Aldrich

Ceramide phosphorylethanolamine

≥98% (TLC)

Synonym(s):

1-(2-Aminoethly)-phosphoryl-ceramide, Cer-PE, N-Acyl-Sphingosylphosphorylethanolamine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C38H77N2O6P
Molecular Weight:
689.00
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

solubility

chloroform/methanol (2:1): soluble

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Ceramide phosphorylethanolamine is a phosphosphingolipid. It maintains the structural framework of the plasma membrane, aids in the formation and functioning of plasma membrane lipid rafts, cell signaling and transduction events. Ceramide phosphorylethanolamine modulates various cellular processes, like growth, differentiation, apoptosis and angiogenesis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ceramide phosphorylethanolamine is a sphingolipid with sphingoid base backbones. It is found in the rumen protozoan Entodinium caudatum , in the pupae of the green bottle fly, Lucilia Caesar, in adult housefly, Musca domestica and in few Mesogastropodoid snails.
Sphingolipid with ethanolamine base, found in insect membranes.

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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