Description

Udp-n-Acetylmuramylalanine CAS NO 1941-66-8 is a key biochemical intermediate, specifically a nucleotide precursor involved in bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. This compound is essential for research and development in microbiology and pharmaceutical chemistry, particularly in studies targeting peptidoglycan synthesis pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers in antibiotic discovery, enzymology studies, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate for studying the enzymatic activity of Mur ligases (MurC, MurD, MurE, MurF) in peptidoglycan biosynthesis.
• Antibiotic Development: Used in high-throughput screening assays to identify and characterize new inhibitors of bacterial cell wall synthesis for novel antibiotic candidates.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a standard or reference compound for kinetic analysis and mechanism-of-action studies of bacterial enzymes.
• Microbiology: Employed in research to understand bacterial resistance mechanisms and cell wall remodeling processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a specialized building block in the synthesis of more complex molecular probes or potential therapeutic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Udp-n-Acetylmuramylalanine
CAS No.	1941-66-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₁N₃O₁₇P₂
Molecular Weight	671.42 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-MurNAc-Ala; UDP-N-Acetylmuramoyl-L-alanine; Uridine 5'-(3-O-[(R)-1-carboxyethyl]-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl diphosphate); UDP-N-Acetylmuramic Acid-Alanine; UDP-MurNAc-L-Ala; UDP-MurNAc-Alanine; Uridine diphosphate N-acetylmuramylalanine
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Quality Control

Our Udp-n-Acetylmuramylalanine is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 storage, keep desiccated. Allow the vial to warm to room temperature in a dry environment before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Biological Activity	Functional in standard enzyme assay

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