D-erythro-Sphingosine-13C2,D2

D-erythro-Sphingosine-13C2,D2 is a chemically labeled variant of naturally occurring D-erythro-sphingosine, a fundamental sphingolipid that plays a critical role in the structure and function of cell membranes. This variant incorporates stable isotopic labels, specifically two carbon-13 (^13C) atoms and two deuterium (^2H) atoms, enhancing its utility in research, particularly in advanced spectroscopic studies. These isotopic modifications make D-erythro-Sphingosine-13C2,D2 an invaluable tool in metabolic tracing and structural analysis, allowing scientists to observe and measure biological processes with high precision without altering the bioactivity of the sphingosine molecule itself. In research environments, this labeled sphingosine is extensively used to study sphingolipid metabolism pathways and their roles in cellular signaling mechanisms. By tracing the isotopic labels through different metabolic pathways, researchers can gain detailed insights into the dynamics and distribution of sphingolipids in various cellular compartments. Additionally, the incorporation of deuterium, which changes the vibrational properties of the molecule, aids in neutron scattering and NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) studies, providing detailed information about the molecular environments and interactions of sphingosine within biological membranes. Thus, D-erythro-Sphingosine-13C2,D2 serves as a powerful probe in the exploration of cellular lipidomics and the complex lipid-driven processes of life sciences research.