C2 Ceramide

• Background:

  Ceramides are a family of lipid molecules that are found in high concentrations within the cell membrane. They act as a signaling molecule. It is also a potent modulator of cell proliferation and differentiation.

• Description:

  Cell permeable ceramide analog

• Product Name Alternative:

  N-[ (2S,3R,4E) -1,3-Dihydroxy-4-octadecen-2-yl]acetamide, N-Acetylsphingosine

• UNSPSC:

  41116105

• Type:

  Inducer

• Source:

  Synthetic

• Field of Research:

  Cancer | Apoptosis

• Purity:

  >98% (TLC) ; NMR (Conforms)

• Weight:

  0.05

• Format:

  White Solid

• Solubility:

  Soluble in DMSO (>50mg/mL); or ethanol (>25mg/mL)

• Molecular Formula:

  C20H39NO3

• Molecular Weight:

  341.53

• Precautions:

  Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

• References & Citations:

  1. Haimovitz A., et al. (1994) J Exp Med. 180(2): 525-535.

• CAS Number:

  3102-57-6