sphingosine

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**Chemical Formula :**
C18 H37 O3

**What are sphingosines?**
Sphingosines are lipid signaling molecules that are involved in "diverse cellular processes"

Its in the class of cell membrane lipids (2-amino-4-octadecene-1,3-dio)

Important cellular metabolite.(A metabolite is " A compound that is essential for a metabolic process. A substance synthesized by the organism, or taken in from the environment. Autotrophic organisms take in inorganic metabolites, such as water, CO2, nitrates and some trace elements.")

http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/003/X3910E/X3910E16.htm

**Where is it found at?**
Insects

Plants

Yeasts

Additional Facts :

Molecular weight :299.49

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