Description

Uridine 5'-(β-Rhamnopyranosyl Diphosphate) is a specialized nucleotide sugar, a key biochemical intermediate in glycosylation pathways. This high-purity compound is critical for research and development in enzymology and carbohydrate chemistry, enabling the study and synthesis of complex glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by scientists and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science research sectors for applications ranging from enzymatic synthesis to metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• Enzymatic Synthesis Substrate: Serves as a high-purity donor substrate for glycosyltransferases in the synthesis of rhamnose-containing oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical reagent in studies of carbohydrate metabolism, glycosylation mechanisms, and nucleotide sugar biosynthesis pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and development of novel therapeutics, including antibiotics and anti-cancer agents that target bacterial cell wall or glycoprotein synthesis.
• Glycobiology Studies: Essential for in vitro assays to characterize enzyme kinetics, specificity, and inhibition of rhamnosyltransferases.
• Reference Standard: Acts as an analytical standard for the identification and quantification of nucleotide sugars in complex biological matrices using techniques like HPLC or LC-MS.
• Process Development: Used in the development and optimization of biocatalytic processes for the production of high-value rhamnosylated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uridine 5'-(β-Rhamnopyranosyl Diphosphate)
CAS No.	30174-43-7
Molecular Formula	C16H26N2O17P2
Molecular Weight	580.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Uridine 5'-diphospho-β-L-rhamnose; UDP-β-L-Rhamnose; UDP-Rhamnose; Uridine diphosphate rhamnose; UDP-L-Rhamnose; β-UDP-Rhamnose; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'→5'-ester with 6-deoxy-β-L-mannopyranose; 5'-Uridylic acid, monoester with 6-deoxy-β-L-mannopyranose 1-phosphate
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Quality Control

Our Uridine 5'-(β-Rhamnopyranosyl Diphosphate) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and process applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a desiccated environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, keep under inert atmosphere. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature in a dry environment 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%
Assay	≥ 90% (by UV or enzymatic analysis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
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.