PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

SKU: orb1298060

Description

Phytosphingosine is a bioactive sphingolipid that induces apoptosis in cancer cells via caspase-8 activation and Bax translocation. It is widely used in cancer research for in vitro studies of cell death mechanisms and has shown activity in various preclinical models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 554-62-1
• MW: 317.51
• Purity: 99.81%
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₉NO₃
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](N)CO
• Target: Apoptosis,GPCR,Antifungal,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:7.5 mg/mL (23.62 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:4 mg/mL (12.6 mM)

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

inhibit, Jurkat, lymphoma, human, Endogenous Metabolite, Inhibitor, caspase, Apoptosis, cell, cytochrome?c, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, T-cell

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

122121