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Ceramides

CHEBI:CHEBI_17761

Definition

Ceramides (N-acyl-sphingoid bases) are a major subclass of sphingoid base derivatives with an amide-linked fatty acid. The fatty acids are typically saturated or monounsaturated with chain lengths from 14 to 26 carbon atoms; the presence of a hydroxyl group on carbon 2 is fairly common. Ceramides are generally precursors of more complex sphingolipids. In the illustrated generalised structure, R(1) = OH, OX (where X = acyl, glycosyl, phosphate, phosphonate, etc.), or H.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C4H6NO2R3
Molecular Mass
100.09590
Charge
0
SMILES
O[C@H]([*])[C@H](C[*])NC([*])=O

Alternative Names

  • a ceramide
  • Cer
  • Ceramide
  • ceramides
  • N-acylated sphingoid

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
2243
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CHEBI:17761
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Wikipedia:Ceramide

Additional References

Wikipedia:Ceramide

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