Dihydrosphingosine

• CAT Number: I010293
• CAS Number: 3102-56-5
• Molecular Formula: C18H39NO2
• Molecular Weight: 301.51
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: PKC
• Solubility: Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO
• Storage: Store at -20℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-aminooctadecane-1,3-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H39NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18(21)17(19)16-20/h17-18,20-21H,2-16,19H2,1H3
• InChIKey: OTKJDMGTUTTYMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(CO)N)O

Dihydrosphingosine (Cat.No:I010293) is a naturally occurring sphingolipid molecule found in cell membranes. It plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including cell signaling, apoptosis, and lipid metabolism. Dihydrosphingosine is being studied for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and skin conditions. Further research is ongoing to explore its biological functions and therapeutic potential.

Reference

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