Dihydroceramide C2
SIGMA/C7980 - ≥97% (TLC), solid
Synonym: D-erythro-N-Acetylsphinganine
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H41NO3
Molecular Weight: 343.54
MDL Number: MFCD00236495
Linear Formula: C20H41NO3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97% (TLC) |
| color | white |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C20H41NO3/c1-3-4-5-6-7 |
| InChI key | CRJGESKKUOMBCT-VQTJNVASSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC[C@]([H])(NC(C)=O)[C@]( |
| solubility | DMSO: 5 mg/mL (Dissolve in hot DMSO, then cool to RT.) |
| ethanol: 5 mg/mL | |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Dihydroceramide C2 has been used as a: • negative control to study its effects on dopaminergic neuroblastoma cells • negative control to study its effects on acrosomal exocytosis in boar spermatozoa • ceramide precursor to study its effects on mitochondrial cell death in yeast |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Dihydroceramide C2 is a precursor of ceramide. |
| 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 |

