Description

Galactocerebrosides are a class of glycosphingolipids that serve as critical structural and functional components in biological membranes, particularly within the nervous system. Their unique role in myelin sheath formation and cellular signaling makes them indispensable for advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This high-purity compound is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the fields of neuroscience, lipidomics, and the development of diagnostic tools and therapeutic agents for demyelinating diseases.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Standard Reference: Used as a high-purity standard in lipidomics, membrane biology, and glycosphingolipid metabolism studies.
• Neuroscience & Myelin Research: Critical for in vitro and in vivo studies investigating myelin formation, stability, and the pathophysiology of diseases like multiple sclerosis and Krabbe disease.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or active component in the research and development of therapies targeting sphingolipidoses and other neurological disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the production of assay kits, antibodies, and probes for the detection and quantification of specific lipids in clinical and research settings.
• Cell Culture & Differentiation Studies: Used to supplement media for the growth and differentiation of specialized cell types, such as oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	Galactocerebrosides
CAS No.	85305-88-0
Molecular Formula	Typically C48H93NO9 (for a common species, e.g., Galactosylceramide d18:1/24:0)
Molecular Weight	~828.3 g/mol (varies by fatty acid chain)
Synonyms	Galactosylceramide; Galactosylceramides; GalCer; Cerebroside I; Galactocerebroside; β-D-Galactosyl-N-acylsphingosine; Psychosine precursor; Glycosphingolipid GA1
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Quality Control

Our Galactocerebrosides are produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for biochemical reagents, ensuring reliability for your most critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR / TLC)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Total Galactocerebrosides)
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol mixtures, slightly soluble in DMSO

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