Description

α-D-Glucose 1,6-Bis(Dihydrogen Phosphate) is a key phosphorylated sugar intermediate, also known as glucose 1,6-bisphosphate. This compound serves as a critical cofactor and regulator in carbohydrate metabolism, particularly in the phosphoglucomutase reaction. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic reagent sectors who require high-purity biochemical intermediates for enzymatic studies and assay systems.

Application

• Enzymatic Research & Biochemical Assays: Essential cofactor for phosphoglucomutase (PGM) activity studies and carbohydrate metabolism research.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of clinical chemistry reagents for measuring enzyme activities in blood and tissue samples.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or specialized intermediate in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and potential therapeutics.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A vital tool for in vitro studies of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and glycogen metabolism pathways.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Can be utilized in specialized microbial or cell culture media to study metabolic responses.
• Reference Standard: High-purity grades are used as analytical standards in HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR for method development and quality control.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	α-D-Glucose 1,6-Bis(Dihydrogen Phosphate)
CAS No.	10139-18-1
Molecular Formula	C6H14O12P2
Molecular Weight	340.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Glucose 1,6-Bisphosphate; D-Glucose 1,6-Bisphosphate; Cori Ester; Glucose-1,6-diphosphate; α-D-Glucose 1,6-bisphosphate; G-1,6-P2; 1,6-Di-O-phosphono-α-D-glucopyranose
EINECS	233-388-8

Quality Control

Our α-D-Glucose 1,6-Bisphosphate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (by HPLC), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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