Description

Behenyl-Coenzyme A is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acyl-CoA derivative essential for lipid metabolism research and bioconjugation processes. This compound serves as a critical biochemical tool for studying enzyme kinetics, fatty acid elongation, and lipid biosynthesis pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and diagnostic manufacturers requiring precise substrates for enzymatic assays and metabolic studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a specific substrate for studying acyl-CoA synthetases, elongases, and other enzymes involved in very long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA) metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the investigation of metabolic disorders and the screening of potential drug candidates targeting lipid-related diseases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Incorporated into enzymatic assay kits for the clinical measurement of specific metabolic functions or biomarkers.
• Enzyme Characterization: Essential for determining the kinetic parameters (Km, Vmax) and substrate specificity of CoA-dependent enzymes.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in in vitro systems to trace and quantify the flux through specific lipid synthesis pathways.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing labeled or modified lipid-CoA analogs for probe development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Behenyl-Coenzyme A
CAS No.	24330-89-0
Molecular Formula	C43H78N7O17P3S
Molecular Weight	1106.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Docosanoyl-Coenzyme A; Behenoyl-Coenzyme A; C22:0-CoA; Coenzyme A, S-docosanoate; Docosanoyl-CoA; Behenoyl-CoA; 3'-Phosphoadenosine 5'-(3-(docosanoylsulfanyl)propyl dihydrogen diphosphate); S-(2-Docosanoylethyl) CoA
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Quality Control

Our Behenyl-Coenzyme A is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store desiccated at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent hydrolysis. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lyophilized solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 90%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water or appropriate buffer

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