C20 Ceramide (d18:1/20:0), CAS 7344-02-7

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: N-[2R-hydroxy-1S-(hydroxymethyl)-3E-heptadecen-1-yl]-eicosanamide

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C38H75NO3

Formula Weight: 594

Shelf life (days): 730

CAS Number: 7344-02-7

Notes: Ceramides are generated from sphingomyelin through activation of sphingomyelinases or through the de novo synthesis pathway. Certain forms of ceramide have been shown to mediate cellular responses such as apoptosis, growth arrest, and differentiation in certain cell types.{19146,19195} C20 Ceramide is a natural 20:0 ceramide that is abundant in the brain. It is synthesized de novo by ceramide synthases 1 and 2.{16686,19194}

• SKU: CAY10724-1
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 10724-1
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 1 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK