α-Galactosylceramide ≥96% (by NMR)

Supplier: ADIPOGEN CORP MS

Synonyms: alpha-GalCer, alpha-Galactosylceramide, N-((2S,3S,4R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-1-(((2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)octadecan-2-yl)hexacosanamide, KRN7000

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α-Galactosylceramide ≥96% (by NMR)
α-Galactosylceramide

Synthetic. Originally isolated from the marine sponge Angelas mauritianus. Immunostimulant. Specific ligand of the lipid-binding MHC class I-like protein CD1d in human and mouse NKT cells. Protects against LPS-induced shock. Potent antitumor compound.


  • Immunostimulant
  • Potent stimulator of natural killer T (NKT) cells
  • Potent antitumour compound
  • Purity: ≥96% (NMR)


Stability: Soluble in pyridine. Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at long term storage −20 °C. Short term storage at +4 °C.

Formula: C₅₀H₉₉NO₉
MW: 858.34 g/mol
Storage Temperature: Freezer
MDL Number: MFCD00939559
CAS Number: 158021-47-7

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Specification Test Results

Purity >96% (NMR)
Appearance/Color Off-white solid.
Solubility Soluble in pyridine. Solubilization in Tween20 or PBS for cell culture use see online protocol.

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