Description

1-o-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-n-Tetracosanoylsphingosine is a high-purity, structurally defined glycosphingolipid, a key building block in advanced biochemical research and development. This compound is critical for studying cell membrane structure, signal transduction pathways, and the role of sphingolipids in cellular physiology. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in lipidomics, drug discovery, and the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic and neurological disorders.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a reference standard in lipidomics and analytical chemistry for the identification and quantification of complex sphingolipids.
• Cell Biology Studies: Essential for investigating the function of glycosphingolipids in cell membrane microdomains (lipid rafts), cell adhesion, and recognition processes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutics for metabolic diseases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Employed in the development of diagnostic kits and assays for detecting specific lipid-related biomarkers.
• Neuroscience Research: Applied in studies exploring the role of sphingolipids in neuronal development, function, and in pathologies such as lysosomal storage disorders.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-o-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-n-Tetracosanoylsphingosine
CAS No.	82014-84-4
Molecular Formula	C54H103NO9
Molecular Weight	910.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Glucosylceramide (C24:0); D-Glucosyl-β1-1'-N-tetracosanoylsphingosine; β-D-Glucosyl-N-lignoceroylsphingosine; N-Lignoceroyl-D-glucosylsphingosine; Gaucher's disease cerebroside; Cerebroside, N-lignoceroyl-; GlcCer(24:0); Glucosylceramide with C24:0 fatty acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-o-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-n-Tetracosanoylsphingosine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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