Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid and has anti-cancer activities. Phytosphingosine induces cell apoptosis via caspase 8 activation and Bax translocation in cancer cells.

Product information

CAS Number: 554-62-1

Molecular Weight: 317.51

Formula: C18H39NO3

Chemical Name: (2S, 3S, 4R)-2-aminooctadecane-1, 3, 4-triol

Smiles: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](N)CO

InChiKey: AERBNCYCJBRYDG-KSZLIROESA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C18H39NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-17(21)18(22)16(19)15-20/h16-18,20-22H,2-15,19H2,1H3/t16-,17+,18-/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 50 mg/mL (157.48 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥360 days if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

References:

1. Moon-Taek Park, et al. Phytosphingosine Induces Apoptotic Cell Death via Caspase 8 Activation and Bax Translocation in Human Cancer Cells. Clin Cancer Res. 2003 Feb;9(2):878-85.

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