Description

D-Ribulose 1,5-Bisphosphate Sodium Salt is a critical biochemical reagent and metabolic intermediate. This compound is essential for research and industrial processes involving carbon fixation and photosynthetic pathways. It is primarily utilized by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for enzymatic studies, diagnostic kit production, and metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• Enzymology Research: Essential substrate for studies involving Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) activity and carbon assimilation mechanisms.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: Used as a key component in the formulation of diagnostic kits and reagents for clinical and research laboratories.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor and intermediate in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates, nucleotides, and other bioactive molecules.
• Plant Physiology Studies: Fundamental for investigating the Calvin cycle, photosynthetic efficiency, and plant metabolism in agricultural and botanical research.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in metabolic pathway screening and as a reference standard in drug discovery programs targeting metabolic disorders.
• Educational & Reference Standard: Used in academic settings for teaching advanced biochemistry concepts and as a high-purity analytical standard.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Ribulose 1,5-Bisphosphate Sodium Salt
CAS No.	108321-97-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10O11P2·xNa
Molecular Weight	304.10 (Free acid) + xNa
Synonyms	RuBP Sodium Salt; Ribulose-1,5-diphosphate Sodium Salt; D-Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate Sodium Salt; Ru-1,5-P2 Sodium Salt; 1,5-Di-O-phosphono-D-ribulose Sodium Salt; Calvin Cycle Intermediate; Photosynthetic Substrate; D-Ribulose 1,5-bis(tetrahydrogen phosphate) Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our D-Ribulose 1,5-Bisphosphate Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term stability, containers should be sealed under an inert atmosphere after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Endotoxin (LAL)	< 0.1 EU/mg (if applicable)

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