| Field | Specification |
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| Activity | |
| Alternative Names | C8-Ceramide |
| Cas No. | |
| Form | White waxy solid |
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| SMILES | |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO (25 mg/ml) or 100% ethanol (25 mg/ml) |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Storage |
C8 Ceramide is a cell-permeable analog of natural ceramides and functions as a bioactive lipid mediator. It activates protein kinases and induces apoptosis, making it a valuable tool in cell signaling studies. In neuroscience, C8 Ceramide is used to explore mechanisms of programmed cell death and neuroinflammation, both of which are central to neurodegenerative diseases. Its ability to modulate EGF receptor phosphorylation and downstream signaling pathways provides insights into neuronal survival and stress responses.
Classification: Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
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.
C8 Ceramide (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-499)
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- Format options: solid or pre-dissolved solution (choose solvent), target concentration, aliquots, light/moisture-protected packaging
- Chemistry options: free base/acid vs salt forms, hydrate/solvate preference, stereoisomer control (single enantiomer or racemate), close analogs
- Add-on labels & handles: D/¹³C/¹⁵N isotopes (LC-MS/internal standards), azide/alkyne or other functional handles for conjugation
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2. Gusain A., et al. (2012) Mol.Neurobio. 45(3): 455–464.
