Description

Adenosine 5'-Tetraphosphate is a high-energy phosphate derivative of adenosine, serving as a critical biochemical reagent and research tool. This compound is essential for studying nucleotide-dependent enzymes, energy transfer mechanisms, and cellular signaling pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical development laboratories engaged in enzymology, molecular biology, and metabolic research.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Substrate for enzymes like adenylate kinase, ATP sulfurylase, and other nucleotide triphosphate-utilizing enzymes to study kinetics and mechanisms.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Key component in the formulation of enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics and life science research.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in research for drug discovery targeting purinergic signaling pathways and energy metabolism.
• Enzymology Studies: Investigation of phosphate transfer reactions and the role of nucleotide polyphosphates in cellular processes.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Tool for probing ATP synthesis, hydrolysis, and related energy transduction systems in vitro.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a chromatographic or spectroscopic standard for quality control in nucleotide analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adenosine 5'-Tetraphosphate
CAS No.	1062-98-2
Molecular Formula	C10H17N5O19P4
Molecular Weight	667.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Adenosine Tetraphosphate; Adenosine-5'-tetraphosphate; P1,P4-Bis(5'-adenosyl) tetraphosphate; Ap4A; 5'-ATP; Adenosine 5'-(tetrahydrogen tetraphosphate); Adenosine-5'-O-tetraphosphoric acid; 5'-Adenylyl tetraphosphate
EINECS	213-899-8

Quality Control

Our Adenosine 5'-Tetraphosphate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for research-grade biochemicals to guarantee reliable performance in your experimental systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 5.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Endotoxin (LAL Test)	< 10 EU/mg (if specified)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.