An intermediate in the biosynthesis of cerebrosides. It is formed by reaction of sphingosine with UDP-galactose and then itself reacts with fatty acid-Coenzyme A to form the cerebroside.
Synonyms: 2238-90-6, Galactoside, Sphingosine, Psychosine, Galactosylsphingosine, Sphingosine Galactoside, beta-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-amino-3-hydroxy-4-octadecenyl, (R-(R*,S*-(E)))-
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91; was see under SPHINGOSINE 1975-90 ,91(75); was see under SPHINGOSINE 1975-90
identifier
D011609