Psychosine - Compound Summary (CID 9547206)
Also known as: Galactosylsphingosine, 1-beta-galactosyl-sphing-4-enine, SureCN720352, LMSP07000001
Molecular Formula: C24H47NO7   Molecular Weight: 461.63248   InChIKey: HHJTWTPUPVQKNA-FTGCVQCNSA-N
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.   From: MeSH
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