Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine is a bioactive sphingolipid that induces apoptosis in cancer cells via caspase-8 activation and Bax translocation. It is widely used in cancer research for in vitro studies of cell death mechanisms and has shown activity in various preclinical models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
554-62-1
Product Name Alternative
4-Hydroxysphinganine
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Natural sphingolipid
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in Ethanol (up to 2 mg/ml) .
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) [C@@H] (N) CO
Molecular Formula
C18H39NO3
Molecular Weight
317.52
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(2S,3R,4R) -Octadecane-1,2,3,4-tetraol
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