CAS 6036-75-5: L-erythro-Sphingosine

Description: L-erythro-Sphingosine, also known as sphinganine, is a long-chain amino alcohol that serves as a fundamental building block for sphingolipids, which are essential components of cell membranes. This compound is characterized by its aliphatic structure, featuring a long hydrocarbon chain with a primary amino group and two hydroxyl groups. It is typically found in various biological systems, particularly in animal tissues, where it plays a crucial role in cellular signaling and membrane integrity. L-erythro-Sphingosine is known for its involvement in the regulation of cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. The compound exhibits amphipathic properties, allowing it to interact with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic environments, which is vital for its function in lipid bilayers. Additionally, it can be phosphorylated to form sphingosine-1-phosphate, a significant signaling molecule in various physiological processes. Due to its biological importance, L-erythro-Sphingosine is of interest in research related to neurobiology, cancer, and metabolic disorders.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₇NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C18H37NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18(21)17(19)16-20/h14-15,17-18,20-21H,2-13,16,19H2,1H3/b15-14+/t17-,18+/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=WWUZIQQURGPMPG-MCXRAWCPSA-N

SMILES: OCC(N)C(O)C=CCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Synonyms:

• 4-Octadecene-1,3-diol, 2-amino-, (2R,3S,4E)-
• (2R,3S,4E)-2-Amino-4-octadecene-1,3-diol
• L-erythro-C18-Sphingosine
• 4-Octadecene-1,3-diol, 2-amino-, [S-[R*,S*-(E)]]-
• L-erythro-Sphingosine

L-Erythro-Sphingosine

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L-erythro-Sphingosine is an L-isomer of sphingosine.

• Formula: C₁₈H₃₇NO₂
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 299.49

trans L-erythro-Sphingosine (synthetic)

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• Formula: C18H37NO2
• Purity: >98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 299.49