N-Palmitoyl ceramide ≥98% (by TLC)
Supplier: Enzo Life Sciences
Synonyms:
D-erythro-Sphingosine, N-Palmitoyl-, N-Palmitoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, C16 Ceramide, N-Hexadecanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
Endogenous ceramide.
An abundant molecular species of endogenous ceramide. It induces phosphorylation of epidermal growth factor receptor on Thr⁶⁶⁹ in A-431 cells by stimulation of ceramide-activated protein kinase and activates NF-κB at concentrations as low as 50 nM. Activates PKCζ.
Soluble in 100% ethanol (5 mg/ml warm).
Synonym: N-Palmitoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, N-Hexadecanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, N-Palmitoyl ceramide
Formula:
C₃₄H₆₇NO₃ Storage Temperature: Freezer |
MDL Number:
MFCD00871748 CAS Number: 24696-26-2 |
Specification Test Results
Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
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