Description

D-Tartronic Semialdehyde Phosphate is a key phosphorylated intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and other critical biochemical cycles. This compound is essential for research and development in metabolic engineering and enzymology, serving as a precursor for various fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and industrial scientists working on biosynthesis, enzyme mechanism studies, and the production of specialty biochemicals.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the pentose phosphate pathway and Calvin cycle in metabolic research.
• Enzyme Substrate: Used as a specific substrate for enzymes like transketolase and aldolase in kinetic and mechanistic studies.
• Metabolic Engineering: Precursor molecule in the microbial or enzymatic synthesis of higher-value compounds, including certain vitamins and amino acids.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block in the research phase for novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Potential use in formulating enzyme-coupled assay kits for clinical and research diagnostics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for universities and biotech companies investigating carbohydrate metabolism and bio-catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Tartronic Semialdehyde Phosphate
CAS No.	14886-81-8
Molecular Formula	C3H5O8P
Molecular Weight	200.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-D-arabino-hexonic acid 4-phosphate; 2-Keto-3-deoxy-D-gluconate 6-phosphate; KDG-6-P; 3-Deoxy-D-glycero-2-pentosulose 6-phosphate; D-Arabino-Hexos-2-ulo-1,4-lactone 6-phosphate; (3R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-2-oxobutyl dihydrogen phosphate; Tartronic semialdehyde phosphate, D- isomer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Tartronic Semialdehyde Phosphate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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