Description

β-D-Glucosyl C4-Ceramide is a synthetic glycosphingolipid, specifically a glucosylceramide with a short C4 acyl chain. This compound serves as a crucial biochemical tool and a high-purity reference standard for research into sphingolipid metabolism and cell signaling pathways. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science research sectors who require well-defined lipid intermediates for analytical studies, drug discovery, and the development of novel therapeutics targeting metabolic disorders.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate or standard in enzymatic assays to study glucocerebrosidase and other glycosidase activities.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference molecule in the research and development of treatments for lysosomal storage diseases like Gaucher's disease.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed to investigate the role of glycosphingolipids in cell membrane structure, signal transduction, and apoptosis.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity calibrant for analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC in quality control and metabolic profiling.
• Lipidomics: An essential component in lipid libraries for mass spectrometry-based identification and quantification of complex biological samples.
• Synthetic Biology: Used as a building block for the chemical or enzymatic synthesis of more complex sphingolipids and glycoconjugates.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-D-Glucosyl C4-Ceramide
CAS No.	111956-45-7
Molecular Formula	C28H53NO8
Molecular Weight	531.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Glucosylceramide (C4); D-Glucosyl-β1-1'-N-Butanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine; N-Butanoyl-β-D-glucosylsphingosine; β-Glucosylceramide (C4); β-D-Glucosyl-N-butyryl-sphingosine; GlcCer(C4); Gaucher's Disease Substrate Analog; Glycosyl Ceramide (C4)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-D-Glucosyl C4-Ceramide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to warm to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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