C8 Dihydroceramide

Cat. No.: IBDI-435949

C8 Dihydroceramide is a negative control of C8 Ceramide. C8-Ceramide (N-Octanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine) is a cell-permeable analog of naturally occurring ceramides. C8-Ceramide has anti-proliferation properties and acts as a potent chemotherapeutic agent. C8-Ceramide stimulates dendritic cells to promote T cell responses upon virus infections. C8-Ceramide induces slight activation of protein kinase (PKC) in vitro.

Product Details

Target	PKC
Molecular Weight	427.70
SMILES	O=C(N[[email protected]]([[email protected]@H](CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O)CO)CCCCCCC

Storage & Handling

Shipping	Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere.
Storage	Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Regulatory Status	This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use.