Sphingosine (d17:1)

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  • CAT Number: R061857
  • CAS Number: 6918-48-5
  • Molecular Formula: C17H35NO2
  • Molecular Weight: 285.47
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Sphingosine (d17:1)(Cat No.:R061857)is a bioactive sphingoid base with a 17-carbon chain length and a single unsaturation at the 4th position. It serves as a fundamental building block in sphingolipid metabolism, acting as a precursor to ceramide and other bioactive sphingolipids. Sphingosine (d17:1) is involved in regulating various cellular processes, including apoptosis, cell growth, and signal transduction. Its activity is critical for maintaining cellular membrane structure and integrity. This compound is often used in research to study sphingolipid signaling pathways and their role in diseases such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic disorders.


CAS Number 6918-48-5
Synonyms

(E,2S,3R)-2-aminoheptadec-4-ene-1,3-diol

Molecular Formula C17H35NO2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name (E,2S,3R)-2-aminoheptadec-4-ene-1,3-diol
InChI InChI=1S/C17H35NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-17(20)16(18)15-19/h13-14,16-17,19-20H,2-12,15,18H2,1H3/b14-13+/t16-,17+/m0/s1
InChIKey RBEJCQPPFCKTRZ-LHMZYYNSSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C/[C@H]([C@H](CO)N)O
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