Description

Uridine Diphosphate Mannose is a vital nucleotide sugar essential for glycosylation processes in biological systems. This high-purity biochemical is critical for research and production in life sciences, serving as the activated donor substrate for mannosyltransferases. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors for enzyme studies, glycoconjugate synthesis, and metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Essential substrate for studying mannosyltransferase enzymes and glycosylation mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates for drug discovery and vaccine development.
• Enzymatic Synthesis: Acts as a mannose donor in the enzymatic production of oligosaccharides and glycoproteins.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A key intermediate for investigating nucleotide sugar metabolism and related disorders.
• Biochemical Reagent: High-purity standard and component in diagnostic kits and assay systems.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Used in specialized media formulations to support specific glycosylation patterns in cultured cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uridine Diphosphate Mannose
CAS No.	16375-64-7
Molecular Formula	C15H24N2O17P2
Molecular Weight	566.30 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-Mannose; UDP-D-Mannose; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), P'-α-D-mannopyranosyl ester; Uridine 5'-diphosphomannose; Mannose, uridine diphosphate; UDP-α-D-mannose; Uridine diphosphomannose; 5'-UDP-mannose
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Quality Control

Our Uridine Diphosphate Mannose is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and production applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Biological Activity	Functional in standard enzyme assays
Endotoxin	< 10 EU/mg (if applicable)

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