Description

Xylose 1-Phosphate is a key phosphorylated sugar intermediate essential for carbohydrate metabolism research and biosynthesis. This high-purity biochemical is critical for studying enzymatic pathways, particularly those involving pentose phosphate metabolism and nucleotide sugar synthesis. It serves as a vital reagent for pharmaceutical R&D, diagnostic enzyme assay development, and biochemical studies in academic and industrial laboratories.

Application

• Enzymology Research: Substrate for studying kinases, phosphatases, and isomerases in pentose phosphate pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Intermediate in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Key component in enzyme-coupled assays for clinical diagnostics and metabolic disorder testing.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Building block for the enzymatic production of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Tool compound for investigating carbohydrate metabolism in cell biology and microbiology.
• Quality Control Standards: Reference standard for analytical methods in pharmaceutical and food ingredient testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xylose 1-Phosphate
CAS No.	15892-22-5
Molecular Formula	C5H11O8P
Molecular Weight	230.11 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Xylose 1-Phosphate; α-D-Xylopyranose 1-Phosphate; 1-O-Phosphono-α-D-xylopyranose; Xylose-1-P; Xylose 1-monophosphate; 1-Phosphoxylose; (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-phosphonooxytetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Xylose 1-Phosphate is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for research and production applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for biochemical reagents to support your compliance needs in pharmaceutical and diagnostic development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption. For extended storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Biological Activity	Enzymatically active (upon request)

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