Molekula
C16 Ceramide
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C16 Ceramide is a sphingolipid used extensively in dermatological research and cosmetic formulation studies to investigate skin barrier function and lipid signaling. This product is identified by CAS number 24696-26-2 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies C16 Ceramide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90027501
- CAS Number
- 24696-26-2
- IUPAC Name
- N-[(E,2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]hexadecanamide
- Exact Mass
- 537.5121
- SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CO)[C@@H](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)O
- InChIKey
- YDNKGFDKKRUKPY-TURZORIXSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C34H67NO3/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-33(37)32(31-36)35-34(38)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h27,29,32-33,36-37H,3-26,28,30-31H2,1-2H3,(H,35,38)/b29-27+/t32-,33+/m0/s1
- PubChem CID
- 5283564
Synonyms
- C16 Cer
- Cer(d18:1/16:0)
- Ceramide (Egg, Chicken)
- N-(hexadecanoyl)-sphing-4-enine
- N-[(E,2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]hexadecanamide
- N-acylsphingosine
- N-hexadecanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
- N-hexadecanoylsphingosine
- N-palmitoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
- N-palmitoyl-sphingosine
Frequently asked questions
What is C16 Ceramide used for?
C16 Ceramide is primarily used in biochemical research, particularly in studies concerning cell signaling, apoptosis, and skin barrier function.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of C16 Ceramide?
The chemical formula for C16 Ceramide is C34H67NO3 and it has a molecular weight of 537.9 g/mol.
How should C16 Ceramide be stored?
It should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, typically at -20°C to maintain long-term stability.
What grade of C16 Ceramide is available?
Molekula provides C16 Ceramide in a high-purity research grade suitable for laboratory and analytical applications.
Can Molekula supply C16 Ceramide in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply C16 Ceramide in bulk quantities to support large-scale research or manufacturing requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.