Description

L-Galactose-1-Phosphate is a crucial phosphorylated sugar intermediate essential for metabolic pathway research and biochemical synthesis. This high-purity compound is vital for studying galactose metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and nucleotide-sugar biosynthesis. It serves as a key substrate and reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic reagent industries.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate for studying enzymes like galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT) in galactosemia research and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a reference standard and intermediate in the development of metabolic disorder treatments and enzyme replacement therapies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Essential component in enzymatic assay kits for diagnosing inborn errors of metabolism, particularly galactosemia.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a specific substrate for kinetic studies and inhibition assays of Leloir pathway enzymes.
• Glycobiology & Glycoengineering: A key building block in the enzymatic synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates for research.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in carbohydrate metabolism and cellular biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Galactose-1-Phosphate
CAS No.	210100-25-7
Molecular Formula	C6H13O9P
Molecular Weight	260.14 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Galactose 1-phosphate; (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl dihydrogen phosphate; α-L-Galactopyranose 1-phosphate; L-Gal-1-P; L-Galactose-1-P; Galactose 1-phosphate (L-isomer); 1-O-Phosphono-α-L-galactopyranose
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Quality Control

Our L-Galactose-1-Phosphate is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with our stringent specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area%)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Biological Activity (Enzymatic)	Conforms

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