Description

Octanoyl Coenzyme A is a vital biochemical intermediate, specifically an activated form of octanoic acid (C8) esterified to coenzyme A. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers studying and manipulating fatty acid metabolism and lipid biosynthesis pathways. It is a critical reagent for enzymologists, molecular biologists, and pharmaceutical developers working in metabolic research, drug discovery, and the production of fine biochemicals.

Application

• Enzymology Research: Serves as a specific substrate for studying acyl-CoA dehydrogenases, thioesterases, and other enzymes involved in mitochondrial β-oxidation.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in in vitro assays to trace and quantify fatty acid oxidation rates and to investigate metabolic disorders.
• Biocatalysis & Synthesis: Acts as a building block in enzymatic synthesis for producing labeled compounds, specialty lipids, or novel coenzyme A derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in screening platforms for drug candidates targeting metabolic diseases, cancer metabolism, or enzyme deficiencies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in formulating clinical diagnostic kits that measure specific enzyme activities in patient samples.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental tool for university and government labs conducting basic research on energy metabolism and lipid biology.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Octanoyl Coenzyme A
CAS No.	1264-52-4
Molecular Formula	C29H50N7O17P3S
Molecular Weight	869.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Octanoyl-CoA; Coenzyme A, S-octanoyl-; Octanoyl coenzyme A lithium salt; C8:0-CoA; Capryloyl-CoA; S-Octanoylcoenzyme A; Octanoyl-Coenzyme A lithium; Octanoyl-CoA lithium salt
EINECS	215-025-5

Quality Control

Our Octanoyl Coenzyme A is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity verification, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for purity, identity, and biological activity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term stability, store desiccated. Aliquot into single-use vials to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lyophilized solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 90%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%

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