Abstract We have designed and synthesized ceramide mimics with a pseudo cyclic framework that can be converted to 'dimeric'sphingomyelins and glycosphingolipids for potential components of artificial rafts. These molecules are characterized by the presence of (i) two hydrophilic head groups,(ii) a covalently bonded hydrocarbon chain, and (iii) two untethered alkyl chains. Self-assembling of a ceramide mimic into nanorods is briefly ...
