Description

D-Glucoheptulose is a seven-carbon sugar (a heptulose) belonging to the ketose family, with the CAS registry number 5349-37-1. This specialized carbohydrate is a valuable chiral building block and biochemical research tool, prized for its role in metabolic pathway studies and as a precursor in fine chemical synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized intermediates for advanced applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for investigating carbohydrate metabolism pathways like the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral starting material for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, nucleoside analogs, and complex glycoconjugates.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Potential component in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits and enzymatic assay systems.
• Microbiology & Cell Culture: Employed in defined media for studying microbial metabolism or as a carbon source in specialized cell culture applications.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in HPLC, GC, or mass spectrometry.
• Glycoscience Studies: Utilized in glycosylation reactions and the chemical synthesis of oligosaccharides with specific structural properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glucoheptulose
CAS No.	5349-37-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O7
Molecular Weight	210.18 g/mol
Synonyms	D-altro-Hept-2-ulose; D-gluco-Heptulose; D-altro-2-Heptulose; (3R,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyheptan-2-one; Sedoheptulose (Note: Sedoheptulose typically refers to the D-altro isomer); D-altro-Heptulose; 5349-37-1
EINECS	226-298-1

Quality Control

Every batch of our D-Glucoheptulose is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), optical rotation, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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