Description

D-Ribulose 5-Phosphate Disodium Salt is a critical phosphorylated sugar intermediate essential for metabolic research and biochemical synthesis. This high-purity compound is vital for studying and modulating the pentose phosphate pathway, a fundamental process in cellular energy management and biosynthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and biotechnology companies developing enzyme assays, metabolic probes, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Enzyme Studies: Serves as a key substrate for investigating enzymes like ribulose-5-phosphate isomerase and transketolase within the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for measuring specific enzyme activities related to metabolic disorders.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of more complex nucleoside analogs and other bioactive molecules.
• Cell Culture & Metabolism Studies: Employed in metabolic flux analysis to understand carbon utilization and redox balance in cultured cells.
• Food & Nutritional Science Research: Applied in studies investigating sugar metabolism and the development of functional ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Ribulose 5-Phosphate Disodium Salt
CAS No.	108321-99-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9Na2O9P
Molecular Weight	310.07 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Ribulose-5-phosphate disodium salt; Ru5P disodium salt; Ribulose 5-phosphate disodium; D-Ribulose-5-P disodium; 5-O-Phosphono-D-ribulose disodium salt; D-erythro-2-Pentulose, 5-(dihydrogen phosphate), disodium salt; D-Ribulose 5-(dihydrogen phosphate) disodium salt
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Quality Control

Our D-Ribulose 5-Phosphate Disodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive 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 provided with every shipment.

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 light-sensitive. 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 reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Endotoxin (LAL)	< 0.25 EU/mg (if applicable)

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