Description

Muramic Acid-6-Phosphate is a key biochemical intermediate and a phosphorylated derivative of muramic acid, a component of bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan. This compound is essential for researchers studying bacterial cell wall biosynthesis, metabolic pathways, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents. It is primarily utilized in life science research, pharmaceutical development, and as a critical standard in analytical chemistry for method validation and quality control.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies related to bacterial peptidoglycan synthesis and metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the research and development of novel antibiotics and agents targeting bacterial cell wall integrity.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods in quality control and method development.
• Microbiology Studies: Employed in studies investigating bacterial physiology, cell wall turnover, and host-pathogen interactions.
• Enzyme Assay Substrate: Used as a specific substrate for assaying the activity of enzymes like MurNAc-6-phosphate etherase or related transferases.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A key compound for tracing and understanding metabolic fluxes within the bacterial peptidoglycan biosynthesis pathway.

Basic Information

Product Name	Muramic Acid-6-Phosphate
CAS No.	15454-37-2
Molecular Formula	C9H16NO10P
Molecular Weight	329.20 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetylmuramic Acid 6-Phosphate; Muramic Acid 6-Phosphate; 2-Acetamido-3-O-[(R)-1-carboxyethyl]-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose 6-(Dihydrogen Phosphate); 3-O-[(R)-1-Carboxyethyl]-2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-D-glucose 6-Phosphate; MurNAc-6-P; N-Acetylmuramate 6-Phosphate; Peptidoglycan Biosynthesis Intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Muramic Acid-6-Phosphate is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization using techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent specifications for research and development use.

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 vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator 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)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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