Description

Dl-Glyceraldehyde CAS NO 56-82-6 is a fundamental three-carbon monosaccharide sugar, serving as a crucial biochemical building block and chiral reference standard. This compound is of significant value in research and synthesis due to its role as a key intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism and its utility in stereochemical studies. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions for applications in enzymology, metabolic pathway analysis, and the synthesis of more complex sugars and nucleosides.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and intermediate in studies of glycolysis, the Calvin cycle, and other metabolic pathways.
• Chiral Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or chiral template for the synthesis of various optically active compounds, including other sugars and pharmaceuticals.
• Enzymology Studies: Employed as a substrate for enzymes like aldolases and kinases to investigate enzyme kinetics and mechanisms.
• Reference Standard: Utilized in analytical chemistry as a calibration standard for chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) in quality control laboratories.
• Nutritional Science: Acts as a model compound in research related to sugar metabolism and energy cycles.
• Chemical Education: Used in academic settings to teach principles of stereochemistry, isomerism, and carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Glyceraldehyde
CAS No.	56-82-6
Molecular Formula	C3H6O3
Molecular Weight	90.08 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Glyceraldehyde; (±)-Glyceraldehyde; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanal; Glycerose; Glyceric aldehyde; Racemic glyceraldehyde; NSC 9235; Glyceraldehyde, DL-
EINECS	200-290-6

Quality Control

Our Dl-Glyceraldehyde is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with standards suitable for research and development applications, ensuring reliable and reproducible results for your critical work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or syrup
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	± 0.5° (c=10 in water)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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