Compound Q&A
How is Sphingomyelin d18:1-C16:0 (CAS: 383907-87-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
Sphingomyelin d18:1-C16:0 (CAS: 383907-87-7) is synthesized through a series of reactions involving the condensation of sphingosine with 18:1-C16:0 fatty acid. Commonly, this involves a nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction followed by modification of the head group. The synthesis typically uses catalysts like Lewis acids and exhibits good selectivity for the desired product, yielding around 85-90%.
About
CAS No
383907-87-7
English Name
Sphingomyelin d18:1-C16:0
Molecular Formula
C39H79N2O6P
Molecular Weight
703.03 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)NC(COP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C)C(C=CCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O
InChIKey
RWKUXQNLWDTSLO-GWQJGLRPSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 17:33
