Sphingomyelins (egg)

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Sphingomyelins (egg) Structure
Sphingomyelins (egg) structure
Common Name Sphingomyelins (egg)
CAS Number 383907-87-7 Molecular Weight 703.02800
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C39H79N2O6P Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Sphingomyelins (egg)


As a major constituent of cell membranes, sphingomyelin is found at particularly high concentrations in the membranes of nerve cells (in the myelin sheaths) and red blood cells. It was previously thought to have a purely structural role, similar to the function of phosphatidylcholine, through intermolecular interactions mediated by the 2-amide group, the 3-hydroxy group and the 4,5-trans double bond of the sphingoid base. However, it is now appreciated that sphingomyelin has a high affinity for cholesterol and that these two lipids pack tightly into liquid-ordered domains among a liquid-disordered phase to form lipid rafts.

 Names

Name (2S,3S,4E)-3-Hydroxy-2-(palmitoylamino)-4-octadecen-1-yl 2-(trime thylammonio)ethyl phosphate

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C39H79N2O6P
Molecular Weight 703.02800
Exact Mass 702.56800
PSA 121.22000
LogP 11.68900
Storage condition -20°C

 Safety Information

Hazard Class 6.1