Description

α-D-Galactose-1-Phosphate Barium Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent, specifically the barium salt of a key galactose metabolism intermediate. This compound is essential for research and development in enzymology and carbohydrate chemistry, serving as a critical substrate or standard. It is primarily needed by biochemical researchers, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies involved in metabolic disorder studies and enzyme assay development.

Application

• Enzymatic Research Substrate: Used as a specific substrate for studying the activity of enzymes like galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT) in galactosemia research.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a key component in the formulation of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits for detecting metabolic enzyme deficiencies.
• Biochemical Standard: Acts as a certified reference material (CRM) or analytical standard for the quantification of galactose metabolites via HPLC or LC-MS methods.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Synthesis: Employed as a phosphorylated building block in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Cell Culture & Metabolic Studies: Utilized in cell-based assays to investigate galactose metabolism pathways and related cellular energy processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use as a starting material or intermediate in the development of therapeutic agents targeting metabolic diseases.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Galactose-1-Phosphate Barium Salt
CAS No.	103213-39-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11BaO9P
Molecular Weight	395.48 g/mol
Synonyms	α-D-Galactopyranose 1-(Barium Phosphate); Barium α-D-Galactose 1-Phosphate; Galactose-1-P Barium Salt; α-D-Gal-1-P Ba Salt; 1-O-Phosphono-α-D-galactopyranose Barium Salt; Barium (α-D-galactopyranosyl phosphate); Barium α-D-Galactopyranose 1-Phosphate; α-D-Galactose 1-Phosphate Barium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of α-D-Galactose-1-Phosphate Barium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics, is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, consider sealing under argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Barium Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility	Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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