860826P

24:1(2S-OH) Ceramide

Avanti Research^™ - A Croda Brand (860826P)

• Synonym(s): N-(2′-(S)-hydroxynervonyl)-ᴅ-erythro-sphingosine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄₂H₈₁NO₄
• CAS Number: 1246298-51-0
• Molecular Weight: 664.10
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• assay: >99% (TLC)
• form: powder
• packaging: pkg of 1 × 5 mg (860826P-5mg)
• manufacturer/tradename: Avanti Research^™ - A Croda Brand (860826P)
• lipid type: sphingolipids
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C/[C@@H](O)[C@@H](NC([C@@H](O)CCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC)=O)CO

Description

General description

Ceramide is a sphingolipid. It is made up of sphingosine linked to a fatty acid through an amide bond. Ceramide is highly hydrophobic and are present in small amounts within the cell membrane. It is an N-acyl amide derivative of sphingoid bases.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ceramide is a major secondary messenger, which regulates apoptosis and cell signaling.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860826P-5mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable