CAS 36271-49-5

N-stearoyl cerebroside

Description:

N-stearoyl cerebroside, with the CAS number 36271-49-5, is a type of glycosphingolipid, specifically a ceramide derivative that features a stearoyl fatty acid chain. This compound is characterized by its hydrophobic ceramide backbone, which consists of a sphingosine base linked to a fatty acid, in this case, stearic acid. The hydrophilic portion includes a sugar moiety, typically a monosaccharide, which contributes to its amphiphilic nature. N-stearoyl cerebroside plays a significant role in cellular membranes, particularly in the central nervous system, where it is involved in cell signaling and membrane stability. It is also implicated in various biological processes, including cell recognition and differentiation. The compound is of interest in research related to neurobiology and potential therapeutic applications due to its structural properties and biological functions. Its solubility characteristics are influenced by the balance between its hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions, making it relevant in studies of lipid bilayers and membrane dynamics.

Formula: C₄₂H₈₁NO₈

InChI: InChI=1/C42H81NO8/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-20-22-24-26-28-30-32-38(46)43-35(34-50-42-41(49)40(48)39(47)37(33-44)51-42)36(45)31-29-27-25-23-21-19-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h29,31,35-37,39-42,44-45,47-49H,3-28,30,32-34H2,1-2H3,(H,43,46)/b31-29+/t35-,36+,37?,39-,40-,41-,42+/m0/s1

b-Galactosyl-C18-ceramide

Controlled Product

CAS: 36271-49-5

Formula: C₄₂H₈₁NO₈

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 728.09

Ref: TR-G184960