Galactocerebrosides from bovine brain
SIGMA/C4905 - ≥97% (TLC)
Synonym: Ceramide β-D-galactoside
CAS Number: 85305-88-0
MDL Number: MFCD00131116
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97% (TLC) |
| form | powder |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Galactocerebrosides from bovine brain has been used to find the receptor activity of surface-immobilized galactosylceramide. It has also been used in sulfatide binding assay. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Galactocerebroside (GalCe |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Galactose linked to ceramide by a β-glycosidic linkage; the major lipid in adult brain, representing approximately 16% of total lipid; they are mainly localized to myelin and are markedly reduced in demyelinating diseases. |
| General description: | A mixture of type I (containing α-hydroxy fatty acid) and type II (containing non-hydroxy fatty acid) cerebrosides. Galactocerebroside (GalCer) is a glycosphingolipid, that consists of a single galactose residue, connected to ceramide . GalCer is present within the exofacial leaflet of the lipid bilayer. |
| Packaging: | 10, 25 mg in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥97% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |

