Description

n-Dansylpsychosine is a fluorescently labeled derivative of psychosine (galactosylsphingosine), a bioactive sphingolipid metabolite. This compound is specifically designed for advanced research applications, offering enhanced detection and analytical capabilities. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, and lipidomics for studying sphingolipid metabolism, lysosomal storage disorders, and related signaling pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a fluorescent tracer and analytical standard in studies of sphingolipid catabolism and anabolism.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed to investigate the cellular uptake, trafficking, and biological effects of psychosine, relevant to diseases like Krabbe disease.
• Analytical Method Development: Serves as a critical reference standard for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS, or TLC methods for sphingolipid analysis.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in assays for enzymes like galactocerebrosidase or other sphingolipid-metabolizing enzymes.
• Lipidomics: A valuable tool for the identification and quantification of sphingolipid species in complex biological samples.
• Mechanistic Studies: Facilitates research into the role of psychosine in cell signaling, apoptosis, and inflammation.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Dansylpsychosine
CAS No.	81566-72-5
Molecular Formula	C31H44N4O6S
Molecular Weight	600.77 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Dansylpsychosine; Dansyl Psychosine; 5-(Dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonyl Psychosine; Psychosine Dansyl Derivative; Galactosylsphingosine Dansylamide; N-(5-Dimethylaminonaphthalene-1-sulfonyl)psychosine; D-erythro-Psychosine, N-dansyl-; Fluorescent Psychosine
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Quality Control

Our n-Dansylpsychosine is produced under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized by multiple analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid or film
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, ethanol, chloroform/methanol mixtures

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