CAS 85116-74-1

Cerebrosides

Description:

Cerebrosides are a class of glycosphingolipids characterized by their structure, which consists of a ceramide backbone linked to a single sugar moiety, typically glucose or galactose. They are primarily found in the membranes of nerve cells and play a crucial role in cell recognition, signaling, and the maintenance of membrane integrity. Cerebrosides are non-ionic and amphipathic, allowing them to contribute to the formation of lipid rafts in cellular membranes. They are important components of myelin, the insulating sheath around nerve fibers, which is essential for proper nerve conduction. Cerebrosides can be categorized into two main types: glucocerebrosides, which contain glucose, and galactocerebrosides, which contain galactose. Their biosynthesis involves the enzymatic addition of sugar residues to ceramide, and they can be metabolized by specific enzymes, with dysfunctions in their metabolism linked to various neurological disorders. Overall, cerebrosides are vital for maintaining the structural and functional integrity of neuronal tissues.

Formula: Unspecified

Synonyms:

• Glycosides, cerebrosides
• Cerebrosides
• Cerebroside
• Glycolipids, cerebrosides
• Glycosphingosides

Cerebrosides - Mixture of hydroxy and non-hydroxy fatty acid

CAS: 85116-74-1

Cerebrosides are complex carbohydrates that are synthesized by the modification of glycosylations, methylations, or fluorination of sugar molecules. They are used in the synthesis of polysaccharides and as a substitute for natural glycosphingolipids. Cerebrosides are also known to be involved in the synthesis of neuronal lipids, such as myelin and phosphatidylserine.

Formula: C₄₈H₉₃NO₉

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 828.25 g/mol

Ref: 3D-MC16351

Cerebrosides - Kerasin

CAS: 85116-74-1

Cerebrosides are a group of complex carbohydrates that have been modified by glycosylation, methylation, and/or fluorination. These modifications can be used to produce saccharides with different properties. Cerebrosides are found in the brain, central nervous system, and spinal cord. They are also found in the connective tissue of skin and hair follicles.
The CAS number for cerebrosides is 85116-74-1.

Formula: C₄₈H₉₁NO₈

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 810.24 g/mol

Ref: 3D-MC34869