N-acetylsphingosine

Also known as: C2 Ceramide, Acetamide, N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl]-, D-erythro-N-acetylsphingosine, N-Acetyl-D-sphingosine, N-Acetyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, N-Acetyl-C18-sphingosine, C2:0 Ceramide, Ceramide C2, D-erythro-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-acetamido-trans-4-octadecene, N-Ethanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, Acetyl Ceramide, TOC Ceramide

N-acetylsphingosine (CAS 3102-57-6) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C20H39NO3 and a molecular weight of 341.529 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 93-96ºC, a boiling point of 532.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 275.8±30.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 3102-57-6
Jingsj CID: J-46002-6
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₃₉NO₃
Molecular Weight: 341.529 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	93-96ºC
Boiling Point	532.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	275.8±30.1 °C
Exact Mass	341.292999
PSA	69.56000
LogP	5.90
Vapor Pressure	0.0±3.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.485

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Protein phosphatase 1[2] PP2A[4] Ceramide-activated protein phosphatase (CAPP)[4] Apoptosis[1] Mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III[1]
Additional Information	[1]. P A Hill, et al. Ceramide-induced Cell Death/Survival in Murine Osteoblasts. J Endocrinol. 2010 Aug;206(2):225-33. [2]. Ji-Youn Kim, et al. Role of Protein Phosphatase 1 in Angiogenesis and Odontoblastic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells. J Endod. 2017 Mar;43(3):417-424. [3]. R T Dobrowsky, et al. Ceramide Stimulates a Cytosolic Protein Phosphatase. J Biol Chem. 1992 Mar 15;267(8):5048-51. [4]. R T Dobrowsky, et al. Ceramide Activates Heterotrimeric Protein Phosphatase 2A. J Biol Chem. 1993 Jul 25;268(21):15523-30. [5]. Maria Bernadete Riemma Pierre, et al. Influence of ceramide 2 on in vitro skin permeation and retention of 5-ALA and its ester derivatives, for Photodynamic Therapy. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2009, 45(1), 109-116.

Target

Protein phosphatase 1[2] PP2A[4] Ceramide-activated protein phosphatase (CAPP)[4] Apoptosis[1] Mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III[1]

Additional Information

[1]. P A Hill, et al. Ceramide-induced Cell Death/Survival in Murine Osteoblasts. J Endocrinol. 2010 Aug;206(2):225-33. [2]. Ji-Youn Kim, et al. Role of Protein Phosphatase 1 in Angiogenesis and Odontoblastic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells. J Endod. 2017 Mar;43(3):417-424. [3]. R T Dobrowsky, et al. Ceramide Stimulates a Cytosolic Protein Phosphatase. J Biol Chem. 1992 Mar 15;267(8):5048-51. [4]. R T Dobrowsky, et al. Ceramide Activates Heterotrimeric Protein Phosphatase 2A. J Biol Chem. 1993 Jul 25;268(21):15523-30. [5]. Maria Bernadete Riemma Pierre, et al. Influence of ceramide 2 on in vitro skin permeation and retention of 5-ALA and its ester derivatives, for Photodynamic Therapy. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2009, 45(1), 109-116.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2924199090
Summary	2924199090. other acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-acetylsphingosine?

The CAS number of N-acetylsphingosine is 3102-57-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-acetylsphingosine?

N-acetylsphingosine has molecular formula C20H39NO3 and molecular weight 341.529 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of N-acetylsphingosine?

For N-acetylsphingosine, Upstream Products: D-erythro-Sphingosine, Acetyl chloride, 1-Pentadecyne; Downstream Products: D-erythro-Sphingosine, N-Acetyldihydrosphingosine.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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