Description

Sulfogalactocerebroside (CAS NO 103370-52-1) is a critical sulfated glycosphingolipid, essential for studying cellular membrane structure and signaling pathways. Its primary value lies in its role as a key biochemical standard and research reagent for neuroscience and lipid metabolism studies. This high-purity compound is specifically needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for applications in lipidomics, biomarker discovery, and the development of therapeutic agents targeting lysosomal storage disorders.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in mass spectrometry and chromatography for lipidomic profiling and quantification.
• Neuroscience Studies: Critical for investigating the role of sulfatides in myelin formation, neural development, and the pathophysiology of diseases like metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Serves as a key antigen or substrate in the development of enzymatic assays and immunoassays for diagnosing lysosomal storage disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting sphingolipid metabolism, enzyme replacement therapies, and substrate reduction therapies.
• Cell Biology & Signaling: Utilized to study sulfatide-mediated cell signaling, membrane raft dynamics, and protein-lipid interactions in vitro.
• Quality Control: Acts as a system suitability standard in analytical laboratories to validate methods for complex lipid analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sulfogalactocerebroside
CAS No.	103370-52-1
Molecular Formula	C48H93NO12S
Molecular Weight	908.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Sulfatide; Cerebroside Sulfate; 3-O-Sulfogalactosylceramide; Galactocerebroside Sulfate; SM4; Sulfated Galactocerebroside; Sulfogalactosylceramide; 3-Sulfogalactosylceramide
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Quality Control

Our Sulfogalactocerebroside is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for biochemical reagents, and our quality protocols are designed to support compliance in regulated research environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a dry environment before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Solvent Residue	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.