Description

C17 Lactosylceramide (D18:1/17:0) is a specific, high-purity sphingolipid essential for advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound matters as a critical standard and reagent for studying cell membrane structure, signaling pathways, and glycosphingolipid metabolism. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, particularly those developing diagnostics, therapeutics, and conducting lipidomics studies.

Application

• Biomedical Research Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quantification and identification of lactosylceramide species in complex biological samples via mass spectrometry.
• Cell Biology Studies: Essential for investigating the role of lactosylceramide in cell signaling, apoptosis, and inflammatory responses.
• Lipidomics & Metabolomics: A key component in lipid profiling kits and assays to understand metabolic disorders and disease biomarkers.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel glycosphingolipid-based therapeutics and drug delivery systems.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Incorporated into enzymatic assay kits for the detection of specific sphingolipid-related enzymes or metabolic products.

Basic Information

Product Name	C17 Lactosylceramide (D18:1/17:0)
CAS No.	1354699-26-5
Molecular Formula	C47H87NO13
Molecular Weight	874.19 g/mol
Synonyms	LacCer(d18:1/17:0); β-D-Galactosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucosyl-(1↔1)-N-(heptadecanoyl)-4-sphingenine; Lactosylceramide (d18:1/17:0); N-Heptadecanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosyl-1-O-β-lactoside; Lactosyl-N-heptadecanoylsphingosine; Glycosphingolipid Gb3 (d18:1/17:0) analog; CD17 Lactosylceramide
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Quality Control

Our C17 Lactosylceramide (D18:1/17:0) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee the material meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications.

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. For long-term storage, keep desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
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.