C8 Ceramide

N-辛酰基-D-神经鞘氨醇

Also known as: C8 Ceramide, N-octanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, N-octanoylsphingosine, D-erythro-N-octanoylsphingosine, N-octanoyl-D-sphingosine, N-octanoyl-C18-sphingosine, N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl]octanamide, N-[(2S,3R,4E)-1,3-dihydroxy-4-octadecen-2-yl]octanamide, Octanamide, N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl]-, 08:0 Ceramide, C8-d-erythro-ceramide, Ceramide C8

C8 Ceramide (CAS 74713-59-0) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C26H51NO3 and a molecular weight of 425.688 g/mol. It is also known as N-octanoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, N-octanoylsphingosine and D-erythro-N-octanoylsphingosine. Key properties include a melting point of 68-70°C, a boiling point of 595.5±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 313.9±30.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 74713-59-0
Jingsj CID: J-42998-2
Molecular Formula: C₂₆H₅₁NO₃
Chinese Name: N-辛酰基-D-神经鞘氨醇
Molecular Weight: 425.688 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	68-70°C
Boiling Point	595.5±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	313.9±30.1 °C
Exact Mass	425.386902
PSA	69.56000
LogP	9.09
Appearance	waxy solid
Vapor Pressure	0.0±3.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.482
Additional Property	DMSO or ethanol: soluble

Activity & Biological Data

Target	PKC apoptosis autophagy
Additional Information	[1]. Rebeca López-Marure , et al. Ceramide promotes the death of human cervical tumor cells in the absence of biochemical and morphological markers of apoptosis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2002 May 10;293(3):1028-36. [2]. Yuli C. Chang, et al. Exogenous C8-Ceramide Induces Apoptosis by Overproduction of ROS and the Switch of Superoxide Dismutases SOD1 to SOD2 in Human Lung Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Oct; 19(10): 3010. [3]. Curtis J. Pritzl, et al. A ceramide analogue stimulates dendritic cells to promote T cell responses upon virus infections. J Immunol. 2015 May 1; 194(9): 4339–4349. [4]. H W Huang, et al. Ceramides modulate protein kinase C activity and perturb the structure of Phosphatidylcholine/Phosphatidylserine bilayers. Biophys J. 1999 Sep; 77(3): 1489–1497. [5]. Lan Weiss, et al. Ceramide contributes to pathogenesis and may be targeted for therapy in VCP inclusion body myopathy. Hum Mol Genet. 2021 Jan 7;ddaa248.

Target

PKC apoptosis autophagy

Additional Information

[1]. Rebeca López-Marure , et al. Ceramide promotes the death of human cervical tumor cells in the absence of biochemical and morphological markers of apoptosis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2002 May 10;293(3):1028-36. [2]. Yuli C. Chang, et al. Exogenous C8-Ceramide Induces Apoptosis by Overproduction of ROS and the Switch of Superoxide Dismutases SOD1 to SOD2 in Human Lung Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Oct; 19(10): 3010. [3]. Curtis J. Pritzl, et al. A ceramide analogue stimulates dendritic cells to promote T cell responses upon virus infections. J Immunol. 2015 May 1; 194(9): 4339–4349. [4]. H W Huang, et al. Ceramides modulate protein kinase C activity and perturb the structure of Phosphatidylcholine/Phosphatidylserine bilayers. Biophys J. 1999 Sep; 77(3): 1489–1497. [5]. Lan Weiss, et al. Ceramide contributes to pathogenesis and may be targeted for therapy in VCP inclusion body myopathy. Hum Mol Genet. 2021 Jan 7;ddaa248.

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 C8 Ceramide?

The CAS number of C8 Ceramide is 74713-59-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of C8 Ceramide?

C8 Ceramide has molecular formula C26H51NO3 and molecular weight 425.688 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of C8 Ceramide?

For C8 Ceramide, Upstream Products: D-erythro-Sphingosine, Octanoyl chloride, 4-Nitrophenyl caprylate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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