Description

D-Erythro-Sphingosine (Sulfate) is a high-purity, biologically active sphingolipid derivative, essential for cellular signaling research and pharmaceutical development. This compound serves as a critical precursor and standard in the study of sphingolipid metabolism, apoptosis, and cell proliferation pathways. It is primarily required by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors for advanced biochemical applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key intermediate and standard for studying sphingolipid metabolism, ceramide synthesis, and cell signaling cascades.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a reference standard and a building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents targeting cancer, inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Cell Biology Studies: Essential for investigating cellular processes such as apoptosis (programmed cell death), proliferation, and differentiation in vitro.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a substrate for enzymes like sphingosine kinases in enzymatic assays and inhibitor screening.
• Lipidomics: A critical analytical standard for the identification and quantification of sphingolipids in mass spectrometry-based lipidomic profiling.
• Cosmeceutical R&D: Investigated for its potential role in skin barrier function and as an active ingredient in advanced dermatological formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Erythro-Sphingosine (Sulfate)
CAS No.	56607-20-6
Molecular Formula	C18H39NO6S
Molecular Weight	397.57 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3R,4E)-2-Amino-4-octadecene-1,3-diol sulfate; D-erythro-Sphingosine sulfate; Sphingosine, sulfate salt; trans-4-Sphingenine sulfate; Sphing-4-enine, sulfate; Erythro-sphingosine hydrogen sulfate; Sphingosine 1-sulfate; S1S
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Quality Control

Our D-Erythro-Sphingosine (Sulfate) is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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