Description

α-D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent and a key phosphorylated derivative of galacturonic acid. This compound is essential for research and development in enzymology and carbohydrate chemistry, serving as a critical substrate or intermediate. It is primarily utilized by biotech and pharmaceutical R&D teams, as well as academic researchers focused on pectin metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates.

Application

• Enzymatic Research: Acts as a specific substrate for studying enzymes like galacturonokinase and other enzymes involved in pectin and galacturonate metabolic pathways.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial phosphorylated building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in vitro to investigate and map metabolic fluxes within plant and microbial systems related to cell wall biosynthesis and degradation.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed as a reference standard or intermediate in the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital tool for basic research in glycoscience, supporting discoveries in plant biology, microbiology, and biofuel production.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt
CAS No.	58865-20-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O10PLi
Molecular Weight	272.06 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt; α-D-Galactopyranuronic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt; Galacturonate 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt; Pectin Monosaccharide Phosphate Derivative; Lithium α-D-galactopyranuronosyl phosphate; GalA-1-P Li Salt; 1-O-Phosphono-α-D-galactopyranuronic acid lithium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of α-D-Galacturonic Acid 1-Phosphate Lithium Salt is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocol is designed to meet the exacting standards of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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