N-Palmitoyl-D-sphingomyelin

CAS: 6254-89-3

Ref. 3D-FP46109

Product Information

• Name: N-Palmitoyl-D-sphingomyelin
• Synonyms: N-Hexadecanoyl-D-sphingosine-1-phosphocholine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: N-Palmitoyl-D-sphingomyelin is a fatty acid that is derived from sphingomyelin. It has been shown to increase the water permeability of the cell membrane and alter the thermal expansion coefficient, which may be useful in diagnosis of cancer. In addition, N-palmitoyl-D-sphingomyelin has been shown to decrease cell viability and induce apoptosis in HL60 cells through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. The phase transition temperature of N-palmitoyl-D-sphingomyelin has been found to be approximately 28°C. It also forms hydrogen bonds between its own molecules and other molecules due to ester linkages with cholesterol. This may be useful in natural compounds for treating metabolic disorders such as obesity or diabetes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 703.03 g/mol
• Formula: C₃₉H₇₉N₂O₆P
• Purity: Min. 95%