Description

D-Erythrose 4-Phosphate Sodium Salt is a crucial phosphorylated sugar intermediate essential for research in carbohydrate metabolism and enzymology. This compound serves as a key substrate and metabolic precursor in the study of the pentose phosphate pathway and other biochemical cycles. It is primarily utilized by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and life science companies engaged in metabolic pathway analysis, enzyme kinetics studies, and the development of diagnostic assays.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a critical substrate for studying enzymes like transketolase and transaldolase in the non-oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Enzyme Kinetics & Inhibition Studies: Used to determine kinetic parameters (Km, Vmax) and to screen for potential inhibitors of metabolic enzymes.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A key intermediate for in vitro reconstruction and investigation of carbohydrate metabolic networks.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in research targeting metabolic disorders, cancer metabolism (Warburg effect), and antimicrobial strategies that disrupt bacterial sugar phosphate pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of enzyme-based assay kits for clinical diagnostics and research.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental tool for graduate-level and post-doctoral research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and systems biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Erythrose 4-Phosphate Sodium Salt
CAS No.	103302-15-4
Molecular Formula	C4H7Na2O10P
Molecular Weight	308.04 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Erythrose-4-phosphate disodium salt; Erythrose 4-phosphate sodium salt; 4-O-Phosphono-D-erythrose sodium salt; D-erythrose-4P Na2; E4P-Na; (2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxy-4-oxobutyl dihydrogen phosphate disodium salt
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Quality Control

Our D-Erythrose 4-Phosphate Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality protocols 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 ISO 9001 quality management standards, and our production environment is designed to meet the rigorous demands of life science research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Biological Activity	Suitable for enzyme assays

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