Description

Hydroxypyruvic Acid Phosphate Barium Salt is a specialized organometallic salt of significant interest in biochemical research and synthesis. This compound serves as a key intermediate and reagent in the study of metabolic pathways, particularly those involving phosphorylated sugars and their derivatives. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers requiring high-purity biochemical precursors for advanced applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis, particularly for glycolysis and gluconeogenesis research.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules, including potential drug candidates and diagnostic agents.
• Enzymology Studies: Employed to investigate the kinetics and mechanisms of kinases, phosphatases, and other enzymes that interact with phosphorylated metabolic intermediates.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories using HPLC, LC-MS, or other chromatographic techniques.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of other specialized fine chemicals and research reagents where a defined barium salt of a phosphorylated compound is required.
• Metabolomics: Applied in metabolomic profiling and the development of assays to detect and quantify specific metabolites in biological samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydroxypyruvic Acid Phosphate Barium Salt
CAS No.	114887-36-4
Molecular Formula	C3H5BaO8P (for the anhydrous form; hydrate forms may exist)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Barium 3-hydroxy-2-oxopropane-1-phosphate; Barium hydroxypyruvate phosphate; 3-Hydroxy-2-oxopropyl phosphate barium salt; Phosphohydroxypyruvic acid barium salt; Hydroxypyruvic acid phosphate Ba salt; Barium (3-hydroxy-2-oxopropyl) phosphate; Hydroxypyruvic acid P-barium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hydroxypyruvic Acid Phosphate Barium Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Barium Content	Confirmatory test
Phosphate Content	Confirmatory test

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