Description

Uridine 5'-Diphosphoglucose Disodium Salt is a high-purity nucleotide sugar essential for glycosylation reactions in biochemical research and manufacturing. This compound serves as a critical activated donor substrate for glucosyltransferases, enabling the synthesis of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and other glycosylated molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for enzyme studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and the production of complex carbohydrates.

Application

• Enzymatic Synthesis: Acts as a glucosyl donor in the enzymatic production of oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and specialized carbohydrates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a key substrate in studies of glycosyltransferase activity, enzyme kinetics, and carbohydrate metabolism pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and development of glycosylated drugs, including certain antibiotics and anticancer agents.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A component in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays for monitoring specific enzymatic activities or metabolic disorders.
• Cell Culture & Glycoengineering: Used to supplement media or as a tool in metabolic glycoengineering to modulate cell surface glycosylation patterns.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in related pharmaceutical and biochemical products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uridine 5'-Diphosphoglucose Disodium Salt
CAS No.	28053-08-9
Molecular Formula	C15H22N2Na2O17P2
Molecular Weight	610.25 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-Glucose Disodium Salt; UDP-Glc Disodium; Uridine Diphosphate Glucose Disodium Salt; UDP-α-D-Glucose Disodium Salt; UDP-D-Glucose Disodium; 5'-UDP-Glucose Disodium; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'→5'-ester with α-D-glucopyranose, disodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Uridine 5'-Diphosphoglucose Disodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and process applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Biological Activity	Suitable for use as enzyme substrate

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