Glucosylceramide

CAS: 497155-61-0

Ref. 3D-MG16326

Product Information

• Name: Glucosylceramide
• Synonyms: Ceramide b-D-glucosideGlucocerebrosidesGlcCer
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Glucosylceramide (Glc-Cer) is the common precursor in the biosynthesis of most glycosphingolipids, with exception of some Gal-Cer derivatives, such as, GM4. Glucosylceramide consists of a glucosyl moiety which is β-O-glycosydically linked to ceramide, which itself, consists of the long-chain aminoalcohol sphingosine and a fatty acid. Glucosylceramide (also called glucocerebroside) is synthesised enzymatically, by the glucosylceramide synthase-catalysed with the addition of a glucose residue to ceramide. Glucosylceramide is involved in the regulation of various cellular events and also serves as a main constituent in liposome formulations.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 714.02 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₀H₇₅NO₉
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder