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H6524

Sigma-Aldrich

N-Hexanoyl-D-sphingosine

≥98% (TLC), synthetic

Synonym(s):

C6 ceramide, Caproyl ceramide, N-Caproyl-D-sphingosine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H47NO3
CAS Number:
124753-97-5
Molecular Weight:
397.63
MDL number:
MFCD00870174
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24895750
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

lipid type

sphingolipids

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OC[C@]([H])(NC(CCCCC)=O)[C@]([H])(O)/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C24H47NO3/c1-3-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-18-19-23(27)22(21-26)25-24(28)20-17-6-4-2/h18-19,22-23,26-27H,3-17,20-21H2,1-2H3,(H,25,28)/b19-18+/t22-,23+/m0/s1

InChI key

NPRJSFWNFTXXQC-QFWQFVLDSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell-permeable analog of ceramide; stimulates protein phosphatase 2A; activates MAP kinase; induces apoptosis in human leukemia HL-60 cells

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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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
SLBG9063V
058K5200
110K5232
095H8428
053H8446

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