Description

Cytidine Diphosphate Ribitol (CDP-Ribitol) is a crucial nucleotide-activated sugar intermediate essential for biosynthesis pathways. This compound serves as a key substrate in enzymatic reactions, particularly for the synthesis of cell wall components in certain bacteria. It is primarily utilized in biochemical research, pharmaceutical development, and as a reference standard for analytical studies. The high-purity material is critical for studies in microbiology, glycobiology, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate for studying and characterizing enzymes like CDP-ribitol ribitolphosphotransferase and other transferases involved in teichoic acid biosynthesis.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a reference standard and starting material in the research and development of novel antibiotics targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
• Microbiology Studies: Essential for investigating the biosynthesis pathways of wall teichoic acids (WTA) in Gram-positive bacteria such as *Staphylococcus aureus* and *Bacillus subtilis*.
• Glycobiology: A vital tool for understanding the assembly and function of complex carbohydrate structures in bacterial systems.
• Enzyme Assay Development: Employed as a standard substrate in high-throughput screening assays to identify potential enzyme inhibitors.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Can be used in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits for bacterial identification and research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cytidine Diphosphate Ribitol
CAS No.	3506-17-0
Molecular Formula	C14H23N3O14P2
Molecular Weight	543.29 g/mol
Synonyms	CDP-Ribitol; Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), P'→5'-ester with 1,5-anhydro-D-ribitol; 5'-Cytidylyl-(1→5)-1,5-anhydro-D-ribitol Diphosphate; 1,5-Anhydro-D-ribitol, 5-ester with 5'-cytidylic acid pyrophosphate; Cytidine 5'-diphosphoribitol; Cytidine diphosphoribitol; CDPribitol
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Quality Control

Our Cytidine Diphosphate Ribitol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, potency, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in GMP-compliant research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol

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