Description

α-D-Glucose-1-Phosphate Disodium Salt Tetrahydrate is a high-purity biochemical reagent essential for enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research. This phosphorylated glucose derivative serves as a critical substrate and intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism, offering reliable performance for sensitive biochemical assays. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies developing enzyme-based diagnostics and investigating glycogen synthesis pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key substrate for enzymes like phosphoglucomutase (PGM) in studies of carbohydrate metabolism and glycolysis.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: Serves as a critical component in reagent kits for clinical chemistry analyzers, particularly for assays measuring enzyme activity.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in the research and development of metabolic disorder treatments.
• Enzymology Studies: Essential for kinetic studies and characterization of enzymes involved in glucose phosphorylation and glycogen synthesis.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Can be used as a defined carbon and energy source in specialized microbial or cell culture media formulations.
• Educational & Reference Standards: Provides a high-purity standard for teaching laboratories and analytical method validation in quality control.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Glucose-1-Phosphate Disodium Salt Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	150399-99-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11Na2O9P · 4H2O
Molecular Weight	376.13 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	D-Glucose 1-phosphate disodium salt tetrahydrate; Cori ester disodium salt tetrahydrate; 1-Phosphoglucose disodium salt; α-D-Glucopyranose 1-phosphate disodium salt; G-1-P disodium salt; Glucose-1-phosphate disodium salt; α-D-Glucose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate) disodium salt tetrahydrate
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Quality Control

Our α-D-Glucose-1-Phosphate Disodium Salt Tetrahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is 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 must be kept under desiccated conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	16.0 - 20.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Specific Rotation	+75° to +85° (c=2 in water)
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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