Description

Undecaprenyl Pyrophosphate is a critical lipid carrier molecule in bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. This compound serves as the essential membrane-bound anchor for the assembly and transport of peptidoglycan and teichoic acid precursors across the cytoplasmic membrane. It is a vital biochemical reagent for researchers in microbiology, enzymology, and pharmaceutical development, particularly those focused on novel antibacterial drug discovery and the study of bacterial resistance mechanisms.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Essential substrate for studying the enzymatic activity of MraY (phospho-MurNAc-pentapeptide translocase) and other enzymes in the peptidoglycan biosynthesis pathway.
• Antibiotic Discovery: Used in high-throughput screening assays to identify and characterize new inhibitors targeting the bacterial cell wall assembly process.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a key reagent for kinetic analysis and mechanistic studies of glycosyltransferases and polymerases involved in cell wall synthesis.
• Microbial Physiology: Fundamental for research into bacterial growth, division, and the regulation of cell wall biogenesis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Critical for the in vitro evaluation of lead compounds aimed at disrupting the undecaprenyl cycle, a validated antibacterial target.
• Educational Reference Standard: Used in academic settings as a pure standard for teaching advanced concepts in bacteriology and metabolic biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Undecaprenyl Pyrophosphate
CAS No.	31867-59-1
Molecular Formula	C55H92O7P2
Molecular Weight	927.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Undecaprenyl Diphosphate; Bactoprenyl Diphosphate; C55-PP; (all-E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39,43-Undecamethyltetratetraconta-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38,42-undecaen-1-yl Diphosphate; Undecaprenol Pyrophosphate; Lipid Carrier Pyrophosphate; Polyprenyl Pyrophosphate (C55); Park's Nucleotide Carrier Lipid
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Quality Control

Our Undecaprenyl Pyrophosphate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR and LC-MS, to confirm structural identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment. For long-term stability, store desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or film
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 90%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol/chloroform mixtures

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