| Description | C6 L-erythro Ceramide is a bioactive sphingolipid and cell-permeable analog of naturally occurring ceramides. It is metabolized by ceramide glucosyltransferase to form C6 L-erythro glucosylceramide. C6 L-erythro Ceramide is cytotoxic to U937 cells (IC50 = 18 μM). |
| Synonyms | C6 L-erythro Ceramide (d18:1/6:0) |
| molecular weight | 397.644 |
| Molecular formula | C24H47NO3 |
| CAS | 189894-78-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | Ethanol: Soluble Chloroform: Soluble DMF: 5 mg/mL DMSO: Soluble |