Description

1-o-Galactopyranosyl-n-(10-(1-Pyrene-9-Enedecanoyl)Sphingosine) is a sophisticated synthetic glycosphingolipid derivative, specifically designed for advanced research and development applications. This compound is valued for its unique structure, which combines a galactose head group with a pyrene-labeled fatty acid chain, making it an essential tool for fluorescence-based studies of lipid membranes and cellular processes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and product developers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized biochemical probes for studying glycosphingolipid metabolism, membrane biophysics, and as a fluorescent tracer.

Application

• Biochemical Research Probe: Used as a fluorescently labeled substrate or standard in studies of glycosphingolipid metabolism, enzyme kinetics (e.g., galactosidases), and intracellular trafficking.
• Membrane Biophysics Studies: Serves as a critical tool for investigating lipid raft formation, membrane fluidity, and domain organization using its intrinsic pyrene fluorescence properties.
• Cell Biology & Imaging: Employed as a fluorescent tracer to visualize and track the localization and dynamics of glycosphingolipids within live or fixed cells using microscopy techniques.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Acts as a key component in the development of sensitive fluorescence-based diagnostic kits for detecting specific enzymatic activities or lipid-related disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized in drug discovery programs targeting sphingolipid pathways, serving as a tool compound for screening and mechanistic studies.
• Lipidomics & Analytical Standards: Functions as a high-purity reference standard for the identification and quantification of complex sphingolipids in mass spectrometry-based lipidomic analyses.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-o-Galactopyranosyl-n-(10-(1-Pyrene-9-Enedecanoyl)Sphingosine)
CAS No.	137593-41-0
Molecular Formula	C55H75NO9
Molecular Weight	894.19 g/mol
Synonyms	β-D-Galactosyl-N-(10-(1-pyrenyl)decanoyl)sphingosine; Galactosylceramide Pyrene Derivative; N-(10-(1-Pyrenyl)decanoyl)-β-D-galactosylsphingosine; Pyrene-labeled Galactosylceramide; Fluorescent Galactocerebroside; GalCer(C10:0(Pyr)); 1-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-N-[(10-pyren-1-yl)decanoyl]-D-erythro-sphingosine; Galactocerebroside Pyrene Conjugate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-o-Galactopyranosyl-n-(10-(1-Pyrene-9-Enedecanoyl)Sphingosine) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive research applications. All material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake. Store away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown solid or film
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Pyrene Content (UV/FL)	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, chloroform, DMF

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