Description

Ribose-5-Phosphate Barium Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent essential for enzymatic and metabolic research. This compound serves as a critical substrate and intermediate in the study of the pentose phosphate pathway and nucleotide biosynthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and biotechnology companies for biochemical assays, enzyme kinetics studies, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key substrate for studying enzymes like phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate (PRPP) synthetase and transketolase in the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as an intermediate in the research and synthesis of nucleotide analogs and other bioactive molecules.
• Enzyme Assays & Diagnostics: Employed in diagnostic kits and in-vitro assays to measure specific enzymatic activities.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Essential for in vitro reconstruction and analysis of central carbon metabolism in cellular systems.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibrant and reference material in analytical laboratories for quality control purposes.
• Nutritional & Cosmetic Research: Investigated for its role in cellular energy metabolism and potential applications in specialized nutraceutical or cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ribose-5-Phosphate Barium Salt
CAS No.	15673-79-7
Molecular Formula	C5H9BaO8P
Molecular Weight	371.41 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Ribose 5-phosphate barium salt; Barium D-ribose-5-phosphate; Ribose-5-phosphoric acid barium salt; 5-O-Phosphono-D-ribose barium salt; D-Ribofuranose 5-phosphate barium salt; R5P barium salt; Barium ribose-5-P
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Quality Control

Our Ribose-5-Phosphate Barium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed HPLC, NMR, and MS data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, consider desiccant and under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Barium Content	Conforms to theoretical
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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