Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 20:18:07 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:35 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0056150
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-hexanoyl-sphinganine
DescriptionN-hexanoyl-sphinganine is a sphingolipid, specifically a type of dihydroceramide, characterized by a long-chain base and an acyl chain derived from hexanoic acid. Its chemical structure features a sphingoid backbone with a hexanoyl group attached to the nitrogen atom, contributing to its unique properties and reactivity. N-hexanoyl-sphinganine is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the synthesis and metabolism of sphingolipids, which are crucial components of cell membranes and signaling molecules. Research indicates that dihydroceramides, including N-hexanoyl-sphinganine, can undergo rearrangements that are independent of the presence of specific functional groups or the length of the N-acyl chain, highlighting their dynamic nature in lipid metabolism (PMID:15772418 ). This metabolite plays a role in cellular processes, including apoptosis and cell signaling, reflecting the complex interplay of sphingolipid metabolism in health and disease.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
C6-DihydroceramideChEBI
N-Hexanoyl-sphinganineChEBI
N-HexanoyldihydrosphingosineChEBI
N-HexanoylsphinganineChEBI
D-Erythro-N-hexanoyldihydrosphingosineMeSH
Molecular FormulaC24H49NO3
Average Mass399.66
Monoisotopic Mass399.371244442
IUPAC NameN-[(2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]hexanimidic acid
Traditional NameN-[(2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl]hexanimidic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@](O)(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)[C@]([H])(CO)N=C(O)CCCCC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C24H49NO3/c1-3-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-18-19-23(27)22(21-26)25-24(28)20-17-6-4-2/h22-23,26-27H,3-21H2,1-2H3,(H,25,28)/t22-,23+/m0/s1
InChI KeyVUMHYWBWYSPQMM-XZOQPEGZSA-N