Description

D-Ribitol-5-Phosphate is a phosphorylated derivative of the sugar alcohol ribitol, serving as a key biochemical intermediate. This compound is essential for research and development in metabolic pathway analysis and enzyme studies. It is primarily utilized by biotech, pharmaceutical, and life science research organizations for applications in nucleotide synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism research, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate in the study of pentose phosphate pathways and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Enzymology Studies: Used as a substrate or standard for investigating kinase and phosphatase enzyme activities.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block or reference compound in the synthesis of novel nucleotide analogs and potential therapeutics.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of specialized assay kits for metabolic disorder diagnostics.
• Microbiology & Fermentation: Used in microbial culture media for studying bacterial metabolic processes and growth requirements.
• Academic Research: A valuable tool for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental studies in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Ribitol-5-Phosphate
CAS No.	35320-17-3
Molecular Formula	C5H13O8P
Molecular Weight	232.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ribitol 5-Phosphate; Adonitol 5-Phosphate; D-Adonitol 5-Phosphate; (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentyl Dihydrogen Phosphate; Pentitol Phosphate; 1-Deoxy-D-ribitol 5-Phosphate; D-(-)-Ribitol 5-Phosphate
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Quality Control

Our D-Ribitol-5-Phosphate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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