C12-NBD Phytosphingosine

Name: C12-NBD Phytosphingosine
Brand: BOC Sciences
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CAS No.: 388566-94-7

Cat No.: BPG-3249

Purity: >99%

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C12-NBD Phytosphingosine is a fluorescent sphingoid base analog that integrates an NBD (nitrobenzoxadiazole) moiety into a phytosphingosine backbone, characterized by three hydroxyl groups that enhance intermolecular hydrogen bonding and bilayer order. This combination of a hydrophilic headgroup and moderately hydrophobic chain provides exceptional versatility for studying sphingolipid dynamics and enzymatic metabolism. The compound’s bright, environment-sensitive fluorescence allows real-time tracking of sphingolipid distribution and conversion within membranes. C12-NBD Phytosphingosine is widely applied in research focused on sphingoid base signaling, lipid domain organization, and the biophysical effects of hydroxylation on membrane packing and curvature.

Category	Extracts
Molecular Formula	C36H63N5O7
Molecular Weight	677.92
Appearance	Powder
Storage	Store at -20°C

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Synonyms	N-[12-[(7-nitro-2-1,3-benzoxadiazol-4-yl)amino]dodecanoyl]-phytosphingosine
IUPACName	(2S,3S,4R)-2-aminooctadecane-1,3,4-triol
CanonicalSMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(C(CO)N)O)O
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
InChIKey	AERBNCYCJBRYDG-KSZLIROESA-N
MeltingPoint	102 - 103 °C
Purity	>99%
ShelfLife	1 Year
Hygroscopic	No
LightSensitive	No
PercentComposition	C 63.78%, H 9.37%, N 10.33%, O 16.52%
Pictogram	Corrosive, Environmental Hazard
Signal	Danger
PrecautionaryStatementCodes	P264+P265, P273, P280, P305+P354+P338, P317, P391, and P501