Description

9-β-Xylofuranosyladenine 5'-Triphosphate is a specialized nucleotide analog, a modified form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) where the ribose sugar is replaced by a xylose moiety. This structural modification is critical for its role as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for research into nucleotide metabolism and enzyme specificity. It is primarily utilized by research scientists and pharmaceutical developers in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and medicinal chemistry for investigating nucleic acid processing enzymes and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Enzymology Research: As a substrate analog for studying the activity, kinetics, and specificity of ATP-dependent enzymes, polymerases, and kinases.
• Nucleic Acid Biochemistry: Investigation of RNA/DNA synthesis and processing mechanisms where standard nucleotide recognition is altered.
• Drug Discovery & Medicinal Chemistry: Serving as a key intermediate or probe in the development of nucleotide-based antiviral or anticancer therapeutics.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Potential use in the formulation of specialized kits for detecting specific enzymatic activities in clinical or research settings.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Used to modulate or inhibit specific pathways in cellular and molecular biology experiments to understand disease mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-β-Xylofuranosyladenine 5'-Triphosphate
CAS No.	653-60-1
Molecular Formula	C15H22N5O14P3
Molecular Weight	589.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Xylosyl-ATP; 9-β-D-Xylofuranosyladenine 5'-triphosphate; 9-β-Xylofuranosyladenine triphosphate; XTP (ambiguous, context-specific); Adenosine 5'-(tetrahydrogen triphosphate), 9-β-D-xylofuranosyl-; 9-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)adenine 5'-triphosphate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 9-β-Xylofuranosyladenine 5'-Triphosphate is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and consistency for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, desiccate and keep frozen. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Biological Activity	Assessed per customer requirement

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