Description

D(-)3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Trisodium Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent, the trisodium salt form of the key glycolytic intermediate 3-phosphoglyceric acid. This compound is essential for research and development in enzymology and metabolic pathway studies, offering a defined stereochemistry critical for precise biochemical assays. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, academic research institutions, and diagnostic manufacturers for applications requiring a stable, water-soluble source of 3-phosphoglyceric acid.

Application

• Enzymatic Research & Assay Development: Serves as a critical substrate or intermediate in studies of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the Calvin cycle.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Used as a key component in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for metabolic enzyme activity testing.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex biochemical compounds and labeled metabolites.
• Cell Culture & Metabolism Studies: Employed in cell-based assays to investigate cellular energy metabolism and metabolic flux analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized in drug discovery programs targeting metabolic enzymes and pathways.
• Educational & Reference Standards: Provides a high-purity standard for teaching laboratories and analytical method validation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	D(-)3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Trisodium Salt
CAS No.	6134-04-9
Molecular Formula	C3H4Na3O7P
Molecular Weight	276.01 g/mol
Synonyms	D-3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Trisodium Salt; (R)-3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Trisodium Salt; 3-Phospho-D-glycerate Trisodium Salt; 3-PGA Trisodium Salt; PGATrisodium; D-3-PGA Na3; 3-Phosphoglycerate Trisodium Salt; D(-)-3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of our D(-)3-Phosphoglyceric Acid Trisodium Salt is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with high-purity biochemical reagent standards, with critical parameters including chiral purity, chemical purity, and absence of specific impurities rigorously controlled. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your research and production needs.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% D-isomer
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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