Description

Uridine 5'-Diphosphate Chloroacetol is a specialized nucleotide derivative, a key biochemical intermediate in the study and synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. Its primary value lies in its role as a substrate or inhibitor for glycosyltransferase enzymes, enabling critical research in metabolic pathways and drug discovery. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors, particularly those focused on glycobiology, enzymology, and the development of novel therapeutics.

Application

• Glycosyltransferase Research: Acts as a substrate analog or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to understand carbohydrate biosynthesis mechanisms.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycoproteins.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used as a tool compound to probe and modulate nucleotide sugar metabolism in cellular systems.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and development of novel drugs targeting glycosylation-related diseases, such as cancer and congenital disorders of glycosylation.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Utilized as a standard or key reagent in high-throughput screening assays for enzyme activity and inhibitor discovery.
• Academic Research: Fundamental tool for universities and research institutes studying enzymology, structural biology, and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uridine 5'-Diphosphate Chloroacetol
CAS No.	125303-04-0
Molecular Formula	C11H14ClN2O12P2
Molecular Weight	486.63 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-Chloroacetol; Uridine 5'-diphosphochloroacetol; Chloroacetol UDP; UDP-α-D-chloroacetol; 5'-UDP-chloroacetol; Uridine diphosphate chloroacetol; 1-Chloro-2-oxopropyl uridine 5'-diphosphate
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Quality Control

Our Uridine 5'-Diphosphate Chloroacetol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications. We support compliance with research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO

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