Description

3-o-Sulfo-D-Galactosyl-1-1'-n-Lauroyl-D-Erythro-Sphingosine (Ammonium Salt) is a chemically defined, high-purity sphingolipid derivative, specifically a sulfated galactosylceramide. This compound is of significant value in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development due to its role as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying lipid metabolism, cell signaling, and glycosphingolipid biology. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on neuroscience, immunology, and the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting lipid-related pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference compound for analytical method development and validation in lipidomics studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a key synthetic building block in the research and development of novel glycosphingolipid-based therapeutics.
• Cell Biology Studies: Applied in vitro to investigate the role of sulfated galactocerebrosides in cell membrane structure, signal transduction, and neuronal function.
• Enzyme Substrate/Inhibitor: Utilized as a specific substrate for studying the activity of sulfatases and other glycosphingolipid-metabolizing enzymes.
• Lipidomics and Metabolomics: An essential component in mass spectrometry-based profiling to understand lipid alterations in disease models.
• Neuroscience Research: Critical for exploring the function of complex sphingolipids in myelin formation and stability.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-o-Sulfo-D-Galactosyl-1-1'-n-Lauroyl-D-Erythro-Sphingosine (Ammonium Salt)
CAS No.	852043-39-1
Molecular Formula	C40H78N2O13S
Molecular Weight	827.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Sulfogalactosylceramide (d18:1/12:0) Ammonium Salt; C12:0 Sulfatide; 3-O-Sulfo-Galactosylceramide (d18:1/12:0) Ammonium Salt; Lauroyl Sulfatide; Cerebroside Sulfate (C12); N-Lauroyl-D-erythro-sphingosine-1-yl-β-D-galactopyranoside-3-sulfate Ammonium Salt; Galactosylceramide Sulfate (C12:0); SM4s (d18:1/12:0)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-o-Sulfo-D-Galactosyl-1-1'-n-Lauroyl-D-Erythro-Sphingosine (Ammonium Salt) is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products are suitable for research and development applications, with quality standards aligned with industry best practices. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (Mass Spec)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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