Psychosine

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.100.700.700 - D02.092.063.700.700 - D09.400.410.420.806 - D10.390.470.806 - D10.570.877.360.806

**Synonyms:** - Galactosylsphingosine - Sphingosine Galactoside