Description

Udp 5'-Diphospho-A-L-Rhamnose is a high-purity nucleotide-activated sugar, a critical biochemical building block for enzymatic glycosylation reactions. This compound serves as the activated donor substrate for rhamnosyltransferases, enabling the precise synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, enzymology, and glycobiology, particularly for studying bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and creating novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Enzymatic Synthesis: As a key donor substrate for in vitro enzymatic synthesis of rhamnose-containing oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Glycobiology Research: Fundamental tool for studying the function and mechanism of rhamnosyltransferase enzymes in metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in the development and production of novel antibiotics, vaccines, and therapeutic agents that target bacterial cell wall components.
• Biocatalyst Development: Serves as a co-substrate in enzyme assays for screening and characterizing novel glycosyltransferases.
• Standards & Calibration: Acts as a high-purity reference standard for analytical methods like HPLC and mass spectrometry in quality control labs.
• Probe & Diagnostic Development: Utilized in the synthesis of labeled probes for tracking glycosylation processes in cellular systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Udp 5'-Diphospho-A-L-Rhamnose
CAS No.	1526988-33-9
Molecular Formula	C16H26N2O17P2
Molecular Weight	580.32 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-α-L-Rhamnose; Uridine 5'-diphospho-α-L-rhamnose; UDP-L-Rhamnose; UDP-Rha; Uridine diphosphate rhamnose; UDP-α-L-Rhamnopyranose; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), P'-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Udp 5'-Diphospho-A-L-Rhamnose is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We guarantee high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through comprehensive analytical protocols including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with your research and production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to warm to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and hydrolysis. For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area Percent)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Biological Activity	Functional in standard enzyme assay

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