Description

D-Lactosyl--1,1' n-Lauroyl-D-Erythro-Sphingosine is a chemically defined, high-purity sphingolipid derivative, specifically a lactosylceramide analog with a lauroyl fatty acid chain. This compound is a critical biochemical tool and a potential building block for advanced research in glycobiology and lipidomics, offering precise structural control for mechanistic studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for investigating cell signaling, membrane structure, and glycosphingolipid-related metabolic pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a standard or substrate for studying enzyme kinetics, particularly of glycosidases and glycosyltransferases involved in sphingolipid metabolism.
• Cell Biology Studies: For investigating the role of lactosylceramides in cell membrane dynamics, lipid raft formation, and cellular recognition processes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serving as a key intermediate or reference compound in the synthesis and screening of novel therapeutics targeting lysosomal storage disorders or metabolic diseases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Potential use as a component in assay kits or diagnostic tools for detecting specific enzymatic activities or metabolic biomarkers.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acting as a sophisticated starting material for the chemical or enzymatic synthesis of more complex glycosphingolipids for structural and functional studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Lactosyl--1,1' n-Lauroyl-D-Erythro-Sphingosine
CAS No.	474943-80-1
Molecular Formula	C42H77NO13
Molecular Weight	804.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactosylceramide (d18:1/12:0); β-D-Lactosyl-N-lauroyl-D-erythro-sphingosine; N-Lauroyl-D-erythro-sphingosyl-β-D-lactoside; D-erythro-Sphingosine, 1-O-(β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-, 1-N-dodecanoate; Lauroyl Lactosylceramide; Lactosyl Ceramide C12:0; Glycosphingolipid GSL(d18:1/12:0(2OH)); Lactosyl Sphingosine Lauroyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our D-Lactosyl--1,1' n-Lauroyl-D-Erythro-Sphingosine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a desiccated environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature in a dry atmosphere before opening to prevent condensation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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