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DL-threo-PDMP, Hydrochloride

PDMP closely resembles the natural sphingolipid substrate of brain glucosyltransferase and acts as a potent and competitive inhibitor of this enzyme.

• Synonym(s): DL-threo-PDMP, Hydrochloride, 1-Phenyl-2-decanoylamino-3-morpholino-1-propanol, HCl
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₃H₃₈N₂O₃ · xHCl
• CAS Number: 80938-69-8
• Molecular Weight: 390.56 (free base basis)
• MDL number: MFCD00236490

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥98% (TLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: white
• solubility: DMSO: soluble; ethanol: soluble; methanol: soluble
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

PDMP closely resembles the natural sphingolipid substrate of brain glucosyltransferase and acts as a potent and competitive inhibitor of this enzyme. Blocks the outgrowth of neurites and inhibits glycolipid synthesis in cultured NIH/3T3 cells.

PDMP closely resembles the natural sphingolipid substrate of brain glucosyltransferase and is a potent and competitive inhibitor of this enzyme. Blocks the outgrowth of neurites and inhibits glycolipid synthesis in cultured 3T3 cells.

Packaging

50 mg in Plastic ampoule

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
glycolipid synthesis in cultured NIH/3T3 cells

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Other Notes

Rani, C.S., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem. 270, 2859.
Rosenwald, A.G. 1992. Biochemistry31, 3581.
Inokuchi, J., and Radin, N.S. 1987. J. Lipid Res.28, 565.
Vunnam, R.R., and Radin, N.S. 1980. Chem. Phys. Lipids26, 265.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable