Description

2-Deoxy-6-Phosphogluconic Acid, Sodium Salt is a key biochemical intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway, essential for research in metabolic studies and enzymology. This high-purity compound is critical for investigating cellular metabolism, nucleotide biosynthesis, and the regulation of carbohydrate pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic reagent sectors for advanced biochemical applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical substrate for studying the non-oxidative branch of the pentose phosphate pathway and related enzymatic mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in metabolic pathway analysis for drug discovery targeting cancer, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Serves as a specific substrate or standard for assays measuring the activity of enzymes like phosphogluconate dehydratase.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits for clinical and research laboratories.
• Metabolomics & Systems Biology: An important standard and reference compound in metabolite profiling and flux analysis studies.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental tool for university and government labs conducting basic research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Deoxy-6-Phosphogluconic Acid, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	102783-23-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10NaO9P
Molecular Weight	280.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-6-phospho-D-gluconic acid sodium salt; 6-Phospho-2-deoxy-D-gluconate sodium salt; Sodium 2-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate; 2-Deoxy-6-P-gluconic acid Na salt; 6-Phospho-2-deoxygluconic acid sodium salt; D-2-Deoxy-6-phosphogluconic acid sodium salt; 2-Deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (sodium)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Deoxy-6-Phosphogluconic Acid, Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous analytical standards to meet the exacting requirements of the scientific community.

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). For long-term storage, consider desiccation. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Endotoxin (LAL)	< 10.0 EU/mg (if applicable)

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