C12-Ceramide
C12-Ceramide (d18:1/12:0) is a sphingolipid found elevated in pre-eclampsia-associated umbilical cord vessels. This research-grade compound serves as a substrate for measuring acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) activity in plasma, a key diagnostic assay for Niemann-Pick disease types A and B, and is utilized in lipid metabolism studies in vitro.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
74713-60-3
Product Name Alternative
D18:1/12:0, C12 Ceramide, C12 Ceramide (d18:1/12:0), C12Ceramide, C-12-Ceramide, C12-Ceramide, N-Lauroyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, N-Laurylsphingosine
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.83% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:8.33 mg/mL (17.29 mM) ; DMF:22 mg/mL (45.66 mM) ; DMSO:1.72 mg/mL (3.57 mM) ; PBS (pH 7.2) :<50μg/mL
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCC\C=C\[C@@H] (O) [C@H] (CO) NC (=O) CCCCCCCCCCC
Molecular Formula
C30H59NO3
Molecular Weight
481.79
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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