N-Acetylpsychosine (C2 Galactosylceramide (d18:1/2:0)), α-galactosylated C2-ceramide, has immunostimulatory activity. N-Acetylpsychosine can be a useful tool to investigate the mechanism of apoptosis and the immune reponses induced by dendritic cells (DCs).

Product information

CAS Number: 35823-61-1

Molecular Weight: 503.67

Formula: C26H49NO8

Chemical Name: N-[(3R,4E)-3-hydroxy-1-{[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}octadec-4-en-2-yl]acetamide

Smiles: CCCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C/[C@@H](O)C(CO[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)NC(C)=O

InChiKey: HJFSOLRPKRHPEE-JDJMUKKDSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C26H49NO8/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-21(30)20(27-19(2)29)18-34-26-25(33)24(32)23(31)22(17-28)35-26/h15-16,20-26,28,30-33H,3-14,17-18H2,1-2H3,(H,27,29)/b16-15+/t20?,21-,22-,23+,24+,25-,26+/m1/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

N-Acetylpsychosine induces concentration-dependent stimulation of the mixed leukocyte reaction (MLR) responses in concentrations from 80 ng/mL to 2 µg/mL.

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