Description

Ribose-5-Phosphate Barium Salt is a key biochemical intermediate, specifically the barium salt of D-ribose 5-phosphate. This compound is essential for research and development in nucleotide synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism studies. It serves as a critical reagent for enzymologists and biochemists investigating the pentose phosphate pathway and related biosynthetic processes. High-purity grades are vital for ensuring experimental reproducibility in pharmaceutical and life science applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A fundamental substrate for studying enzymes of the pentose phosphate pathway, such as phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate (PRPP) synthetase and transketolase.
• Nucleotide Synthesis: Serves as a direct precursor in the enzymatic and chemical synthesis of nucleotides, nucleosides, and their analogs for pharmaceutical development.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in in vitro assays to map and quantify metabolic fluxes in cellular energy and biosynthesis pathways.
• Enzyme Kinetics & Characterization: Employed as a standard or substrate to determine kinetic parameters (Km, Vmax) and inhibitor profiles of relevant enzymes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A component in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits for assessing specific metabolic functions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the research and development of novel antiviral or anticancer therapeutic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ribose-5-Phosphate Barium Salt
CAS No.	15674-58-5
Molecular Formula	C5H9BaO8P · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Hydrate form)
Synonyms	D-Ribose 5-phosphate barium salt; Barium D-ribofuranose 5-phosphate; Barium ribose-5-phosphate; Ribose-5-P Ba salt; 5-O-Phosphono-D-ribose barium salt; D-Ribose-5-phosphoric acid barium salt; PRPP precursor salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ribose-5-Phosphate Barium Salt is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and assay, identification by FT-IR, and tests for specific impurities and water content. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (anhydrous basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (area normalization)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0% w/w
Barium Content	Conforms to theoretical range
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Solubility	Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents

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