Description

α-D-Glucopyranose, 1-(Dihydrogen Phosphate), Monopotassium Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent, also known as potassium glucose-1-phosphate. This compound serves as a critical phosphorylated sugar intermediate in enzymatic and metabolic research. It is essential for laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors requiring precise substrates for kinase assays, carbohydrate metabolism studies, and enzyme substrate preparation.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: Key substrate for hexokinase, phosphoglucomutase, and other carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes in biochemical research and assay development.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Used in in vitro studies of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and glycogen synthesis to investigate cellular energy metabolism.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A component in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for measuring enzyme activities related to carbohydrate disorders.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis and research of novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic pathways.
• Biocatalyst & Enzyme Screening: Serves as a specific substrate in high-throughput screening platforms for discovering and characterizing novel enzymes.
• Nutritional & Microbiological Research: Used in defined culture media for studying microbial metabolism and growth requirements.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Glucopyranose, 1-(Dihydrogen Phosphate), Monopotassium Salt
CAS No.	53823-71-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12O9PK
Molecular Weight	292.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium D-Glucose 1-Phosphate; D-Glucose 1-Phosphate Monopotassium Salt; Glucose-1-Phosphate Potassium Salt; Cori Ester Potassium Salt; 1-Phosphoglucose Potassium Salt; α-D-Glucopyranose 1-Phosphate Monopotassium Salt; G-1-P K Salt
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Quality Control

Our α-D-Glucopyranose, 1-(Dihydrogen Phosphate), Monopotassium Salt is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and manufacturing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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