Description

α-D-Galactose-1-Phosphate Dipotassium Salt Dihydrate is a high-purity biochemical reagent and a critical phosphorylated sugar intermediate. This compound is essential for research and development in enzymology and metabolic pathway studies, particularly those involving galactose metabolism. It is primarily utilized by biopharmaceutical companies, academic research institutions, and diagnostic kit manufacturers for applications in enzyme substrate studies, diagnostic assay development, and biochemical synthesis.

Application

• Enzyme Kinetics & Substrate Studies: Serves as a specific substrate for enzymes like galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT) in research related to galactosemia and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used as a key raw material in the formulation of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits for detecting enzyme deficiencies and metabolic disorders.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Acts as a vital phosphorylated building block for the synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and labeled probes.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting metabolic diseases, as well as in cell culture media development for specialized bioprocessing.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental for basic research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and glycoscience to understand cellular signaling and energy pathways.
• Reference Standard: Qualified for use as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for method development and quality control in related industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Galactose-1-Phosphate Dipotassium Salt Dihydrate
CAS No.	19046-60-7
Molecular Formula	C6H11KO9P · 2K · 2H2O
Molecular Weight	416.37 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	D-Galactose 1-phosphate dipotassium salt dihydrate; α-D-Galactopyranose 1-phosphate dipotassium salt dihydrate; Galactose-1-P dipotassium salt; Gal-1-P (K salt); 1-O-Phosphono-α-D-galactopyranose dipotassium salt dihydrate; α-D-Galactose-1-phosphate dipotassium salt; G1P (K+2)
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Quality Control

Our α-D-Galactose-1-Phosphate Dipotassium Salt Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for identity, water content, and residual solvents to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data 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) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent hydrolysis and maintain potency. The original container should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	7.0% - 9.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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