Microbial
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Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:38:24 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:57 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033190
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-Tetracosanoylphytosphingosine
DescriptionN-Tetracosanoylphytosphingosine is a sphingolipid, a class of lipids characterized by a sphingoid base backbone. This molecule features a long-chain fatty acid (tetracosanoic acid) attached to the phytosphingosine backbone, contributing to its structural properties and potential bioactivity. The chemical structure of N-tetracosanoylphytosphingosine includes a long hydrophobic tail, which influences its interactions within biological membranes and cellular signaling pathways. Sphingolipids, including N-tetracosanoylphytosphingosine, are involved in various cellular processes such as membrane structure, cell signaling, and apoptosis. Notably, it has been identified in cowpea, showing higher abundance compared to other legumes, suggesting its potential role in plant biology (PMID:35415674 ). Additionally, the preferred conformation of its ceramide part has been elucidated through single crystal structures, highlighting its structural significance among sphingolipid constituents (PMID:999922 ). This underscores the importance of N-tetracosanoylphytosphingosine in both plant metabolism and the broader context of sphingolipid function in biological systems.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(2S,3S,4R)-N-Tetracosanoyl-2-amino-1,3,4-octadecanetriolChEBI
Cer2_24ChEBI
Ceramide-2 (phytosphingosine:n-C24:0)ChEBI
N-(Tetracosanoyl)-4R-hydroxysphinganineChEBI
N-Tetracosanoyl-4-hydroxysphinganineChEBI
Molecular FormulaC42H85NO4
Average Mass668.1286
Monoisotopic Mass667.647860213
IUPAC NameN-[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]tetracosanamide
Traditional NameN-[(2S,3S,4R)-1,3,4-trihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]tetracosanamide
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C42H85NO4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-27-29-31-33-35-37-41(46)43-39(38-44)42(47)40(45)36-34-32-30-28-26-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h39-40,42,44-45,47H,3-38H2,1-2H3,(H,43,46)/t39-,40+,42-/m0/s1
InChI KeyZESJDNWGTANZCC-LFVSMIGWSA-N