Description

Isoglobotriaosylceramide is a specific glycosphingolipid, a bioactive molecule of significant interest in biochemical and immunological research. Its precise structure makes it a valuable tool for studying cell signaling, membrane biology, and immune system interactions. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in advanced studies of glycolipid metabolism, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic target validation.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical standard and reagent for investigating glycosphingolipid biosynthesis, degradation pathways, and their role in cellular recognition.
• Immunology Studies: Used to explore the interaction of specific glycolipids with immune cells, such as natural killer T (NKT) cells, and their role in immune modulation.
• Biomarker Development: Serves as a reference compound in the development of diagnostic assays for diseases associated with abnormal glycolipid expression.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting glycolipid-mediated diseases, including certain cancers and lysosomal storage disorders.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a specific substrate for enzymes like glycosidases or glycosyltransferases in enzymatic activity assays.
• Membrane Biophysics: Used in model membrane systems to study the impact of specific glycolipids on membrane structure, fluidity, and domain formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoglobotriaosylceramide
CAS No.	84593-23-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	iGb3; Isoglobotriaosylceramide (iGb3); Isoglobotriaosyl-Ceramide; Globotriaosylceramide isomer; Galα1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1'Cer; 3'-O-α-D-Galactosyl-lactosylceramide; Ceramide trihexoside isomer
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Quality Control

Our Isoglobotriaosylceramide is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including 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 requirements.

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) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in specific organic solvent mixtures

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