Description

Xylulose-1-Phosphate is a key phosphorylated sugar intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and other metabolic cycles. Its precise chemical structure makes it an essential biochemical reagent for research and development in enzymology and metabolic studies. This compound is primarily utilized by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and diagnostic manufacturers working on carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and diagnostic assay development.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate for studying enzymes like transketolase and other enzymes within the pentose phosphate and Calvin cycles.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in research targeting metabolic disorders, diabetes, and cancer metabolism where carbohydrate pathways are dysregulated.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a key component in enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics and research use.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Employed as a standard or substrate in high-throughput screening (HTS) and kinetic studies to measure enzyme function and inhibition.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in in vitro systems to trace and quantify metabolic flux in cellular models.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental reagent for university and institutional labs conducting advanced studies in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xylulose-1-Phosphate
CAS No.	2547-08-2
Molecular Formula	C5H11O9P
Molecular Weight	246.11 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Xylulose 1-Phosphate; 1-O-Phosphono-D-threo-pent-2-ulose; D-threo-Pent-2-ulose 1-Phosphate; Xylulose-1-P; X1P; D-Xylulose-1-phosphate; 1-Phospho-D-xylulose
EINECS	219-817-5

Quality Control

Our Xylulose-1-Phosphate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for trace impurities, assay value, and physical characteristics, ensuring it meets the exacting standards required for research and diagnostic applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water

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