| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mfr No | |
| Activity | |
| Alternative Names | N-[(2S,3R,4E)-1,3-Dihydroxy-4-octadecen-2-yl]acetamide, N-Acetylsphingosine |
| Cas No. | |
| Form | White Solid |
| Molecular Weight | |
| Product Type | |
| Purity | |
| Shipping | |
| SMILES | |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO (>50mg/mL); or ethanol (>25mg/mL) |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Storage |
C2 Ceramide is a short-chain analog of natural ceramides, which are bioactive lipids involved in cell signaling. In neuroscience, C2 Ceramide is used to study mechanisms of apoptosis, differentiation, and stress responses in neurons. It serves as a tool to explore the role of sphingolipid metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases and neuronal development.
Classification: Caution: Substance not yet fully tested.
Safety Phrases:
- S22 - Do not breathe dust
- S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
C2 Ceramide (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-232)
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