Description

Fucosylceramide is a specialized glycosphingolipid characterized by the presence of a fucose sugar moiety attached to a ceramide backbone. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and biomedical research due to its role as a key structural component and signaling molecule in cell membranes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers focusing on immunology, oncology, and metabolic disorders. The product is supplied under stringent quality controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for critical applications.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies investigating glycosphingolipid metabolism, cell signaling pathways, and membrane biology.
• Immunology Studies: Serves as an antigen or target molecule in research related to immune cell recognition, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases.
• Oncology Research: Employed in the investigation of cancer cell biomarkers, tumor progression, and the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.
• Diagnostic Development: Acts as a critical component in the development of diagnostic assays and kits for detecting specific lipid-associated disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized as an intermediate or reference compound in drug discovery programs targeting sphingolipid-related pathways.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Functions as a building block or precursor for the chemical or enzymatic synthesis of more complex glycosphingolipids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fucosylceramide
CAS No.	128769-45-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Fucosyl Ceramide; α-Fucosylceramide; Fuc-Cer; Ceramide Fucoside; Fucose-containing glycosphingolipid; Glycosphingolipid with fucose; Lactosylceramide α-1,2-fucosyltransferase substrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fucosylceramide is produced and handled under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol, DMSO

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