Description

L-Iduronic Acid, Sodium Salt is a high-purity monosaccharide derivative, the sodium salt of the L-enantiomer of iduronic acid. This compound is a critical building block in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), particularly heparin and heparan sulfate, which are essential for numerous biological functions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, glycobiology research, and the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic tools.

Application

• Glycobiology & Biomedical Research: A fundamental substrate for studying enzyme kinetics, substrate specificity of sulfotransferases and epimerases, and the biosynthesis of complex carbohydrates.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of heparin/heparan sulfate mimetics, anticoagulant drugs, and other carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals.
• Bioconjugate & Probe Synthesis: Used in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of labeled probes, neoglycoconjugates, and glycoarrays for diagnostic and ligand-binding studies.
• Enzymology Studies: Essential for the characterization and assay of glycosyltransferases, sulfotransferases, and other enzymes involved in GAG metabolism.
• Standards & Reference Materials: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in pharmaceutical production and for calibration in chromatographic (HPLC, LC-MS) and spectroscopic analyses.
• Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine: Investigated for incorporation into biomaterial scaffolds to mimic the extracellular matrix and modulate cell signaling.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	L-Iduronic Acid, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	2073-35-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9NaO7
Molecular Weight	216.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium L-Iduronate; L-Iduronic Acid Sodium Salt; (2S,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-oxohexanoic Acid Sodium Salt; α-L-Idopyranuronic Acid Sodium Salt; Iduronic Acid Sodium Salt (L-form); Sodium α-L-Idopyranosiduronic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Iduronic Acid, Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and pharmaceutical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

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). For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Microbiological Enumeration	Contact for details

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