Description

α-D-Glucose-1-Phosphate Na2-Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent, specifically the disodium salt of glucose-1-phosphate. This compound serves as a critical phosphorylated sugar intermediate in numerous enzymatic and metabolic studies. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical development who require a reliable and well-characterized substrate for glycosylation reactions, carbohydrate metabolism research, and enzyme activity assays.

Application

• Enzymatic Research & Assay Development: Used as a key substrate for studying enzymes like phosphoglucomutase, UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase, and glycogen synthase.
• Carbohydrate Metabolism Studies: Essential for in vitro investigations of glycogen synthesis and breakdown, glycolysis, and gluconeogenesis pathways.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the enzymatic synthesis of nucleotide sugars (e.g., UDP-glucose) and other complex carbohydrates.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in research for drug discovery targeting metabolic disorders and glycosylation-related diseases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A component in the formulation of diagnostic kits for measuring specific enzyme activities in clinical and research settings.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Utilized in defined media for studying bacterial carbohydrate metabolism and as a nutrient source in specialized cell culture applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	α-D-Glucose-1-Phosphate Na2-Salt
CAS No.	56401-20-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11O9PNa2
Molecular Weight	304.10 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Glucose 1-phosphate disodium salt; Cori ester disodium salt; Glucose-1-phosphate Na2; α-D-Glucopyranose 1-phosphate disodium salt; G-1-P Na2; 1-O-Phosphono-α-D-glucopyranose disodium salt; α-D-Glucose-1-phosphate dianion disodium salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of α-D-Glucose-1-Phosphate Na2-Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 kept under desiccated conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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