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Sphinganine

Also known as (2S,3R)-2-aminooctadecane-1,3-diol, D-erythro-Sphinganine, Dihydrosphingosine

CAS 764-22-7Formula C18H39NO2Molar mass 301.52 g/molEC 212-116-0
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Sphinganine chemical structure, C18H39NO2, CAS 764-22-7
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
764-22-7
Formula
C18H39NO2
Molar mass
301.52 g/mol
EC number
212-116-0
HS code
292219
Category
Skin conditioning agents and actives

What is Sphinganine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Sphinganine is a 2-aminooctadecane-1,3-diol having (2S,3R)-configuration. It has a role as an EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor, a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a sphinganine(1+).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S,3R)-2-aminooctadecane-1,3-diol
CAS number
764-22-7 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 3102-56-5
EC numbers
212-116-0, 608-571-3
Molecular formula
C18H39NO2
UNII
YT0ZSD64HM
MDL number
MFCD00079141, MFCD07371371
INCI name
SPHINGANINE
InChIKey
OTKJDMGTUTTYMP-ZWKOTPCHSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H39NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18(21)17(19)16-20/h17-18,20-21H,2-16,19H2,1H3/t17-,18+/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)C(N)CO
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@H]([C@H](CO)N)O

Synonyms

  • (2S,3R)-2-aminooctadecane-1,3-diol
  • D-erythro-Sphinganine
  • Dihydrosphingosine
  • Octadecasphinganine
  • C18-Dihydrosphingosine
  • D-erythro-C18-Dihydrosphingosine
  • D-erythro-2-Amino-1,3-octadecanediol
  • D-erythro-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-aminooctadecane
  • SPC 102860
  • 1,3-Octadecanediol, 2-amino-, (2S,3R)-
  • 2-Amino-1,3-dihydroxyoctadecane
  • 1,3-Octadecanediol, 2-amino-, D-erythro-
  • 1,3-Octadecanediol, 2-amino-, (R-(R*,S*))-
  • 1,3-Octadecanediol, 2-amino-, [R-(R*,S*)]-
  • D-erythro-Dihydrosphingosine
  • Dihydro-C18-sphingosine
  • Sphinganine (d18:0)
  • D-erythro-C18-Dihydro-D-sphingosine
  • C18-Sphingosine, dihydro-
  • erythro-Sphinganine
  • (2S,3R)-2-amino-1,3-octadecanediol
  • (R-(R*,S*))-2-Aminooctadecane-1,3-diol
  • D-erythro-Dihydro-D-sphingosine
  • Bio1_000817
  • Bio1_001306
Show all 35 synonyms
  • C18-sphinganine
  • dihydro-D-erythrosphingosine
  • phinganine
  • D-erythro-DHS
  • Dihydrospingosine
  • Tocris-0749
  • C18-dihydro-Sphingosine
  • (+)-erythro-dihydrosphingosine
  • Bio1_000328
  • Bio2_000008

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
301.52 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
301.2981 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.15calc.
Topological polar surface area
66.48 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
16calc.
Heavy atoms
21calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name SPHINGANINE(hair conditioning, skin conditioning)

Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • enzyme inhibitor
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite
  • protein kinase inhibitor

Functional uses

  • Softener and conditioner

Cosmetic functions

  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Sphinganine 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.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Sphinganine, based on the data on this page

What is Sphinganine?

Sphinganine is a 2-aminooctadecane-1,3-diol having (2S,3R)-configuration. It has a role as an EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor, a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a sphinganine(1+).

What is the CAS number of Sphinganine?

The CAS registry number of Sphinganine is 764-22-7. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 3102-56-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Sphinganine?

The molecular formula of Sphinganine is C18H39NO2 and its molar mass is 301.52 g/mol.

What is Sphinganine used for?

Known uses and roles of Sphinganine include skin conditioning agents in cosmetics and personal care, hair conditioning agents in cosmetics and personal care, antistatic agents in plastics and polymers, animal metabolite, enzyme inhibitor and 9 more.

Is Sphinganine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Sphinganine 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 Sphinganine?

Sphinganine 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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