P9256
Sigma

Psychosine from bovine brain

lyophilized powder, ≥98% (TLC)

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Synonym

1-β-D-Galactosylsphingosine

Molecular Formula

C₂₄H₄₇NO₇

Molecular Weight

461.63

CAS Number

2238-90-6

MDL number

MFCD00057505

PubChem Substance ID

24899021

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Descriptions

Biochem/physiol Actions

Glycolipid precursor of cerebrosides

Properties

assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

lyophilized powder

storage temp.

−20°C

References

Reference

McReynolds, et al., Synthesis of biotinylated glycoconjugates and their use in a novel ELISA for direct comparison of HIV-1 Gp120 recognition of GalCer and related carbohydrate analogues. Bioconjug. Chem. 10, 1021, (1999) abstract

Hodgson, et al., Psychosine blocks quisqualate-induced glutamate excitotoxicity in hippocampal CA sector neurons. Brain Res. 802, 1-8, (1998) abstract

Safety

Hazard Codes

Risk Statements

20/21/22

Safety Statements

WGK Germany