C16 dihydro Ceramide (d18:0/16:0)

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C16 dihydro Ceramide (d18:0/16:0) Structure
C16 dihydro Ceramide (d18:0/16:0) structure
Common Name C16 dihydro Ceramide (d18:0/16:0)
CAS Number 5966-29-0 Molecular Weight 539.917
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 675.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C34H69NO3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 362.4±28.7 °C

 Use of C16 dihydro Ceramide (d18:0/16:0)


C16 dihydro Ceramide is a bioactive sphingolipid and precursor in the de novo synthesis of C16 ceramide (d18:0/16:0) that lacks the 4,5-trans double bond.

 Names

Name N-[(2S,3R)-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-octadecanyl]hexadecanamide
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 675.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C34H69NO3
Molecular Weight 539.917
Flash Point 362.4±28.7 °C
Exact Mass 539.527771
LogP 13.47
Vapour Pressure 0.0±4.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.474

 Synonyms

Hexadecanamide, N-[(1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-
N-[(2S,3R)-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-octadecanyl]hexadecanamide