For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
C14 Ceramide(CAT: R000544) is a bioactive lipid molecule belonging to the ceramide family. Ceramides are crucial components of cell membranes, playing pivotal roles in various cellular processes, including cell signaling and programmed cell death (apoptosis). Specifically, C14 Ceramide contains a fatty acid chain comprising 14 carbon atoms. In cellular and biochemical research, it is employed to investigate key cell signaling pathways, particularly those associated with cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis regulation.
Catalog Number | R000544 |
CAS Number | 34227-72-0 |
Synonyms | N-Myristoyl-D-sphingosine; N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]Tetradecanamide; N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-, [R-[R*,S*-(E)]]Tetradecanamide |
Molecular Formula | C32H63NO3 |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | -20°C |
InChIKey | ZKRPGPZHULJLKJ-JHRQRACZSA-N |