C12-Ceramide

SKU: orb1692886

Description

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.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 74713-60-3
• MW: 481.79
• Purity: >99.99%
• Formula: C₃₀H₅₉NO₃
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCC\C=C\[C@@H](O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC
• Target: Others,Endogenous Metabolite
• 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

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

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

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5283562