C16 α-Glucosylceramide (d18:1/16:0) (synthetic), CAS 74365-77-8

Formulation: A solid

Formal Name: N-[(1S,2R,3E)-1-[(β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)methyl]-2-hydroxy-3-heptadecen-1-yl]-hexadecanamide

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C40H77NO8

Formula Weight: 700

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 74365-77-8

Notes: C16 α-Glucosylceramide is a bioactive glycosphingolipid.{41488,41489} It is a precursor in the synthesis of C16 lactosylceramide (Item No. 24352) that is formed via metabolism of C16 ceramide (Item No. 10681) by glucosylceramide synthase.{41133} Inhalation of C16 glucosylceramide reduces lung colonization by P. aeruginosa and increases survival in a mouse model of cystic fibrosis.{41488} C16 Glucosylceramide levels are elevated in the plasma of Parkinson's disease patients with cognitive impairments.{41489} This product is fully synthetic and has no variations in the fatty acyl chain or sphingoid backbone.

• SKU: CAY40274-500
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 40274-500
• Package Unit: 500 µg
• Quantity Unit: STK