Description

D-Glucose 6-Sulfate Potassium is a key biochemical reagent and research-grade monosaccharide derivative. This compound is essential for studying carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and signal transduction pathways in biological systems. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in biochemical research and assay development.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical substrate for studying enzymes like glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and other carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for metabolic disorder testing.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a reference standard and intermediate in the development of novel therapeutics targeting metabolic pathways.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Employed in specialized cell culture media and as a carbon source in microbial fermentation studies.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Acts as a tool compound for investigating the mechanism of action of potential enzyme inhibitors.
• Glycobiology Research: Used in the synthesis and study of complex carbohydrates and sulfated polysaccharides.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glucose 6-Sulfate Potassium
CAS No.	17896-19-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11KO9S
Molecular Weight	298.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium D-Glucose 6-Sulfate; Glucose-6-Sulfate Potassium Salt; D-Glucose 6-(Hydrogen Sulfate) Potassium Salt; 6-O-Sulfo-D-Glucose Potassium Salt; D-Glucopyranose, 6-(Hydrogen Sulfate), Monopotassium Salt; Monopotassium 6-O-Sulfo-D-glucopyranose; Potassium 6-O-Sulfo-D-glucopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our D-Glucose 6-Sulfate Potassium is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to high-purity reagent standards to meet the exacting requirements of the scientific community.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
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.