Description

Psychosine CAS NO 2238-90-6 is a bioactive sphingolipid metabolite, specifically a galactosylsphingosine, that plays a critical role in cellular signaling pathways. Its significance lies in its function as a key intermediate in sphingolipid metabolism and its involvement in the pathogenesis of Krabbe disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy). This high-purity biochemical is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for use in metabolic studies, enzyme activity assays, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Critical for studying lysosomal storage disorders, particularly Krabbe disease pathogenesis and sphingolipid biology.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a reference standard and key intermediate in drug discovery programs targeting sphingolipid-related neurological diseases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a calibrant or component in enzymatic assay kits for diagnosing metabolic disorders.
• Cell Biology & Signaling Studies: Employed to investigate ceramide metabolism, apoptosis, and cell proliferation pathways in vitro.
• Academic Research: A vital tool for universities and research institutes exploring neurochemistry and lipidomics.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or building block for the synthesis of more complex sphingolipid analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Psychosine
CAS No.	2238-90-6
Molecular Formula	C24H47NO6
Molecular Weight	445.64 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Galactosylsphingosine; Galactosylsphingosine; Galactocerebroside sulfate activator; Galactosyl ceramide; (2S,3R,4E)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-4-octadecen-1-yl β-D-galactopyranoside; Lyso-galactosylceramide; Psychosin; Krabbe disease marker
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Psychosine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for biochemical standards to support your critical research and development work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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