Description

α-D-Glucose-6-Phosphate, Monosodium Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent, the monosodium salt form of the critical metabolic intermediate glucose-6-phosphate. This compound is essential for research and industrial processes involving carbohydrate metabolism, enzymatic studies, and diagnostic reagent formulation. It is primarily utilized by biopharmaceutical manufacturers, diagnostic kit producers, and academic research institutions in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate & Biochemical Research: A fundamental substrate for enzymes like glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) in diagnostic assays and metabolic pathway studies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in clinical chemistry reagents for measuring enzymatic activity in blood, such as in G6PD deficiency tests.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Used in specialized cell culture media formulations to support energy metabolism in vitro.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and nucleotide sugars.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Employed in enzymatic methods for the quantitative determination of glucose and related carbohydrates in food products.
• Metabolomics & Life Science Research: A standard reference compound in mass spectrometry and chromatography for metabolomic profiling and biomarker discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Glucose-6-Phosphate, Monosodium Salt
CAS No.	24404-57-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12O9PNa
Molecular Weight	282.12 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Glucose 6-phosphate monosodium salt; G6P-Na; Glucose-6-P Na; α-D-Glucopyranose 6-(dihydrogen phosphate) monosodium salt; Robison ester sodium salt; Monosodium α-D-glucose-6-phosphate; NSC 401005; D-Glucose-6-phosphoric acid monosodium salt
EINECS	246-247-3

Quality Control

Our α-D-Glucose-6-Phosphate, Monosodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for moisture and related substances. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results for traceability and compliance. The product is suitable for use under GMP guidelines for pharmaceutical and diagnostic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccants. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO2.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Specific Rotation	+20.0° to +24.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 0.25 EU/mg (if applicable)

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