Description

C16 3'-Sulfo Galactosylceramide (D18:1/16:0) is a specific, high-purity sulfatide, a critical class of sphingolipids essential for cellular membrane structure and signaling. This compound matters for researchers and developers requiring precise molecular tools to study lipid metabolism, neurological function, and immune system modulation. It is primarily needed by the life science research, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic reagent manufacturing industries for applications in lipidomics, biomarker discovery, and as a reference standard. CAS NO 89771-78-8.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a key reference standard and reagent in lipidomics studies to understand sphingolipid metabolism and its role in cellular processes.
• Neurological Studies: Employed in research focused on myelin formation, demyelinating diseases, and the function of sulfatides in the nervous system.
• Immunology & Inflammation Research: Applied in studies investigating the role of sulfatides as antigens for natural killer T (NKT) cells and their involvement in immune responses.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a critical starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents targeting lipid-related disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of high-specificity assay kits and calibrators for detecting lipid biomarkers in clinical samples.
• Cell Biology: Used to study lipid rafts, membrane microdomains, and cell signaling pathways influenced by sphingolipids.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	C16 3'-Sulfo Galactosylceramide (D18:1/16:0)
CAS No.	89771-78-8
Molecular Formula	C40H77NO11S
Molecular Weight	780.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Sulfatide (d18:1/16:0); 3-O-Sulfo-β-D-galactosylceramide (C16:0); Galactocerebroside 3-sulfate; Cerebroside sulfuric ester; SM4; Sulfogalactosylceramide; N-(hexadecanoyl)-1-β-D-galactosyl-sphing-4-enine-1,3-diyl hydrogen sulfate; (2S,3R,4E)-2-Hexadecanoylamino-4-octadecene-1,3-diol 1-(Hydrogen Sulfate) 3-β-D-Galactopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our C16 3'-Sulfo Galactosylceramide is produced under stringent conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and development work. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, MS, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

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 vial to warm to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol/water mixtures

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