Description

3-Aminoenolpyruvate-2-Phosphate is a key phosphorylated intermediate in specialized metabolic pathways. This compound is valued for its role as a biosynthetic precursor in the production of complex natural products and as a research tool in enzymology. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel antibiotics, herbicides, and other bioactive molecules.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate for studying enzymes like 3-amino-5-hydroxybenzoic acid (AHBA) synthase in ansamycin antibiotic biosynthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthetic pathways for ansamycin-class antibiotics (e.g., rifamycins, geldanamycin).
• Agrochemical Development: Used in research for designing novel herbicidal compounds that target plant-specific metabolic pathways.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Employed to investigate and characterize the mechanisms of key enzymes in microbial secondary metabolism.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A tool for tracing and understanding complex biosynthetic routes in genetically engineered microorganisms.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in related API manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminoenolpyruvate-2-Phosphate
CAS No.	35752-42-2
Molecular Formula	C3H6NO8P
Molecular Weight	215.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-AEP-2-P; 3-Amino-2-phosphonooxy-enolpyruvate; 3-Amino-2-phosphonooxy-acrylic acid; (2Z)-3-Amino-2-(phosphonooxy)acrylic acid; 3-Amino-2-phosphonooxypropenoic acid; 3-Amino-enolpyruvate-2-phosphate; 3-Amino-2-phosphonoxy-acrylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminoenolpyruvate-2-Phosphate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and development applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to stringent internal quality standards to meet the demands of advanced biochemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a freezer at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area%)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO

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