Sphingosine (Sphingosine) is a kind of organic matter, chemical formula C18H37NO2, also known as sphingosine, scientific name 2-amino-4-octaecene-1, 3-diol, is a kind of octaecane amino alcohol containing unsaturated hydrocarbon chain. Sphingosine belongs to sphingolipids and is one of the components of cell membranes. Sphingosine plays a variety of functions in cells and is an important part of cell membrane. It can be phosphorylated through the catalytic action of sphingosine kinase 1 and sphingosine kinase 2 to produce sphingosine-1-phosphate, which is an important signaling lipid molecule involved in a variety of signal transduction pathways in cells: Sphingosine is not only of great significance in biological research, but also widely used in medicine and skin care
English Name is 2-amino-1,3,4-octadecanetriol
CAS number 13552-11-9
Molecular weight 317.507
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point 483.7±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular formula C18H39NO3
Melting point N/A
Flash point 246.4±27.3 °C
Function and application
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Sphingosine is a natural inflammatory regulator that inhibits a variety of inflammatory agents (such as interleukin 1-α and PKC: an inflammatory precursor) and acts as a potent antibacterial barrier, particularly against propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus
2. Antioxidant
Sphingosine is considered a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals in the body and reduce cell damage, which are factors that contribute to disease and aging, so the antioxidant properties of sphingosine may help prevent a variety of diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease
3. Immune system support
Sphingosine can enhance the function of the immune system, help increase the activity of white blood cells, and increase the body's resistance to infection, thus helping to reduce the risk of infectious diseases
4. Cardiovascular health
Sphingosine may help lower cholesterol levels and improve blood vessel function, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, in addition, it may also help reduce the risk of high blood pressure
5. Inflammation suppression
Chronic inflammation is closely associated with the onset and development of a number of diseases, including arthritis, enteritis, and autoimmune diseases, and sphingosine intake can help reduce inflammation levels and reduce associated symptoms, which is especially beneficial for patients with these conditions
6. Neuroprotection
Sphingosine is also important for the protection of the nervous system, and it may help reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
