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C24:1 Ceramide

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CAS Number 54165-50-0 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(15Z)-N-[(2S,3R,4E)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]tetracos-15-enamide
IUPAC Traditional name
N-(15Z-tetracosenoyl)-ceramide
Synonyms
Nervonic Ceramide

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 54165-50-0

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 75-78°C
Solubility Chloroform
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Production of ceramide occurs upon hydrolysis of sphingomyelin by a specific isoform of phospholipase C, appropriately named sphingomyelinase.

REFERENCES

  • Gu, Q, et al.: Anal. Biochem., 244, 347 (1997)
  • Perry, D.K., et al.: Trends Cardiovasc. Med., 6, 158 (1997)
  • Clayton, R.B., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 15, 557 (1997)