Properties
Description
MHP, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, targets and inhibits the activity of sphingosine kinase enzymes, which play a crucial role in the sphingolipid metabolic pathway. It targets SphK1.
Molecular Formula
C16H23NO4
Solubility
DMSO: 97 mg/mL (330.64 mM); Water: 97 mg/mL (330.64 mM); Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
MHP acts as an inhibitor of SphK, which is critical in sphingolipid metabolism and regulates cell proliferation and apoptosis.
