Description

α-D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt is a high-purity, phosphorylated derivative of galacturonic acid, a key component of pectin. This compound serves as a critical biochemical intermediate and research standard for studying enzymatic pathways, particularly those involving pectin metabolism and carbohydrate phosphorylation. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of biochemistry, enzymology, and pharmaceutical development, where precise substrate specificity is required.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: Used as a specific substrate for studying and characterizing enzymes like galacturonokinase and other kinases involved in pectin and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate in metabolic pathway studies, helping to elucidate the biosynthesis and degradation of complex polysaccharides.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and development of novel therapeutics targeting carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Utilized in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays for enzyme activity measurement.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital tool for universities, research institutes, and biotech companies conducting fundamental and applied life science research.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in related chemical and biological analyses.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt
CAS No.	103192-54-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10O10PLi
Molecular Weight	272.06 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt; Galacturonate 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt; α-D-Galactopyranuronic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt; Pectin Monosaccharide Phosphate Derivative; GalA-1-P Li Salt; Lithium α-D-Galacturonate 1-Phosphate; 1-O-Phosphono-α-D-galactopyranuronic Acid Lithium Salt
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Quality Control

Our α-D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and ICP-MS for elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee product integrity and support your research and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Assay (Phosphorus Content)	10.5 - 12.0 %
Biological Activity	Suitable as enzyme substrate

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