sphinganine

== English == === Etymology === sphinges +‎ -anine === Noun === sphinganine (countable and uncountable, plural sphinganines) (organic chemistry) The aminodiol 2-amino-1,3-octadecanediol that is a component of the sphingolipids; any homologous compound that has other than 18 carbon atoms ==== Usage notes ==== Normally named as "C17 sphinganine", "heptadecasphinganine" for example. ==== Derived terms ====