Description

3-Acetylpyridine Adenine Dinucleotide is a chemically modified coenzyme analog, specifically a derivative of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). This compound is a critical biochemical reagent used to study enzyme mechanisms and cellular redox processes where the natural cofactor is involved. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, enzymology, and diagnostic assay production.

Application

• Enzyme Mechanism Studies: As a substrate analog for dehydrogenases and other NAD(P)+-dependent enzymes to investigate active site specificity and kinetics.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify and characterize potential drug candidates that modulate NAD+-utilizing enzymes.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: A key component in the formulation of clinical diagnostic reagents for measuring specific enzyme activities in serum or other biological samples.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a tool in metabolic pathway analysis and redox biology research within academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Cofactor Engineering: Employed in biocatalysis and synthetic biology to create novel enzyme variants with altered cofactor specificity for industrial bioprocesses.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetylpyridine Adenine Dinucleotide
CAS No.	102029-93-6
Molecular Formula	C23H28N6O14P2
Molecular Weight	698.45 g/mol
Synonyms	AcPyAD+; 3-Acetylpyridine Adenine Dinucleotide Oxidized Form; 3-Acetylpyridine-NAD+; APAD; APAD+; 3-AcPy-NAD+; 3-Acetylpyridine Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide; 3-APAD
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Quality Control

Our 3-Acetylpyridine Adenine Dinucleotide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for life science research. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 90%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, buffer solutions

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