Description

D-Sorbitol 6-Phosphate Barium Salt is a specialized biochemical reagent, a barium salt derivative of a key phosphorylated sugar alcohol. This compound is valued for its role as a stable, non-hygroscopic form of sorbitol-6-phosphate, a crucial intermediate in metabolic research and enzymatic studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and biotechnology companies engaged in carbohydrate metabolism, enzymology, and biochemical pathway analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or standard in enzymatic assays, particularly for studies involving carbohydrate metabolism and kinase/phosphatase activity.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a reference compound or intermediate in the research and development of metabolic regulators or enzyme-targeted therapies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits for clinical chemistry that measure specific enzyme functions.
• Academic Research: A key reagent for university and institutional labs investigating the polyol pathway, glycolysis, and related biochemical mechanisms.
• Enzyme Characterization: Acts as a specific substrate for the purification and kinetic analysis of enzymes like sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Sorbitol 6-Phosphate Barium Salt
CAS No.	108392-12-7
Molecular Formula	C6H11BaO9P (for the barium salt complex)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Sorbitol-6-phosphate barium salt; D-Glucitol, 6-(dihydrogen phosphate), barium salt; Barium D-sorbitol-6-phosphate; Barium sorbitol hexaphosphate salt; 6-O-Phosphono-D-sorbitol barium salt; D-Sorbitol 6-(dihydrogen phosphate) barium salt; (2R,3R,4R,5S)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol 6-phosphate barium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Sorbitol 6-Phosphate Barium Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, 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 relevant standards for fine chemicals and can provide material tailored to specific research-grade requirements upon request.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Barium Content	Conforms to theoretical range

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