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Dehydrophytosphingosine

Also known as 4-hydroxy-8-sphingenine, 4R-hydroxysphing-8E-enine, (E,2S,3S,4R)-2-aminooctadec-8-ene-1,3,4-triol

CAS 3687-54-5Formula C18H37NO3Molar mass 315.50 g/mol
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Dehydrophytosphingosine chemical structure, C18H37NO3, CAS 3687-54-5
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
3687-54-5
Formula
C18H37NO3
Molar mass
315.50 g/mol
HS code
292219
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Dehydrophytosphingosine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

4-hydroxy-8-sphingenine is a sphingoid consisting of (8E)-sphing-8-enine bearing an additional (R)-hydroxy substituent at the 4-position. It is functionally related to a sphing-8-enine. It is a conjugate base of a 4-hydroxysphing-8-enine(1+).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(E,2S,3S,4R)-2-aminooctadec-8-ene-1,3,4-triol
CAS number
3687-54-5
Molecular formula
C18H37NO3
InChIKey
CQKNELOTFUSOTP-HMTIOLNVSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H37NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-17(21)18(22)16(19)15-20/h10-11,16-18,20-22H,2-9,12-15,19H2,1H3/b11-10+/t16-,17+,18-/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCC=CCCCC(O)C(O)C(N)CO
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCC/C=C/CCC[C@H]([C@H]([C@H](CO)N)O)O

Synonyms

  • 4-hydroxy-8-sphingenine
  • 4R-hydroxysphing-8E-enine
  • (E,2S,3S,4R)-2-aminooctadec-8-ene-1,3,4-triol
  • SPB 18:1, O3
  • 8,9-didehydrophytosphingosine
  • (2S,3S,4R,8E)-2-aminooctadec-8-ene-1,3,4-triol

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
315.50 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
315.2773 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.9calc.
Topological polar surface area
86.71 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
15calc.
Heavy atoms
22calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.89calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Dehydrophytosphingosine is traded under.

HS 2922.19Indicative HS code

Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$2.2B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.27B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China21.7%
  2. Germany17.3%
  3. United States15.6%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported11.0%
  2. United States9.0%
  3. Germany7.2%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Dehydrophytosphingosine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dehydrophytosphingosine?

4-hydroxy-8-sphingenine is a sphingoid consisting of (8E)-sphing-8-enine bearing an additional (R)-hydroxy substituent at the 4-position. It is functionally related to a sphing-8-enine. It is a conjugate base of a 4-hydroxysphing-8-enine(1+).

What is the CAS number of Dehydrophytosphingosine?

The CAS registry number of Dehydrophytosphingosine is 3687-54-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Dehydrophytosphingosine?

The molecular formula of Dehydrophytosphingosine is C18H37NO3 and its molar mass is 315.50 g/mol.

What is Dehydrophytosphingosine used for?

Known uses and roles of Dehydrophytosphingosine include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Dehydrophytosphingosine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Dehydrophytosphingosine is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Dehydrophytosphingosine?

Dehydrophytosphingosine is usually classified under HS code 292219 (Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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