Description

D(-)3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Calcium is a high-purity calcium salt of the biologically active D-isomer of 3-phosphoglyceric acid, a key intermediate in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis. This compound is essential for biochemical research and development, particularly in the study of metabolic pathways and enzyme kinetics. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and diagnostic manufacturers requiring a reliable and well-characterized biochemical reagent.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate or standard in enzymatic studies of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the Calvin cycle.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in metabolic pathway research for drug discovery targeting energy metabolism disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagents: A key component in the formulation of assay kits for clinical diagnostics and metabolic profiling.
• Enzyme Kinetics: Serves as a specific substrate for kinases and mutases in kinetic characterization and inhibition studies.
• Cell Culture & Metabolism Studies: Employed in cell-based assays to investigate cellular energy production and metabolic flux.
• Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and validation in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	D(-)3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Calcium
CAS No.	108347-88-2
Molecular Formula	C3H5CaO7P
Molecular Weight	224.11 g/mol
Synonyms	D-3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Calcium Salt; D-3-PGA Calcium; D(-)-3-Phosphoglycerate Calcium; Calcium D-3-phosphoglycerate; (R)-3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Calcium Salt; 3-Phospho-D-glyceric Acid Calcium Salt; PGACa; 3-PGA-Ca
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Quality Control

Our D(-)3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Calcium is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and diagnostic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-10.0° to -14.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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