Description

Cytidine Diphosphate Glycerol is a vital nucleotide-sugar conjugate that serves as a key biochemical intermediate in the biosynthesis of complex glycoconjugates. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a high-purity building block for enzymatic synthesis and biochemical research, ensuring reliable and reproducible results. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors, particularly those focused on glycobiology, metabolic pathway studies, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Enzymatic Synthesis Substrate: Critical precursor for the in vitro enzymatic synthesis of complex carbohydrates, glycolipids, and glycoproteins.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and reagent in studies of glycosyltransferase enzymes, metabolic pathways, and cell wall biosynthesis in bacteria and plants.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate in research for developing novel antibiotics and antivirals that target bacterial cell wall or viral envelope formation.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Employed in the production of diagnostic assays and kits that require high-purity nucleotide sugars for accurate detection of enzymatic activity.
• Metabolomics & Systems Biology: A valuable metabolite standard for quantitative analysis in mass spectrometry-based metabolomic profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cytidine Diphosphate Glycerol
CAS No.	6665-99-2
Molecular Formula	C12H21N3O14P2
Molecular Weight	501.26 g/mol
Synonyms	CDP-Glycerol; Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'→2'-(3-hydroxy-2-hydroxy-methylpropyl) ester; Cytidine 5'-diphosphoglycerol; 5'-CDP-glycerol; Cytidine-5'-diphospho-1-glycerol; 1-(5'-O-{[(R)-Hydroxy({[(R)-hydroxy(phosphonooxy)phosphoryl]oxy})phosphoryl]cytidin-5'-yl})-3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propyl Dihydrogen Phosphate; CDPG
EINECS	229-704-6

Quality Control

Our Cytidine Diphosphate Glycerol is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and manufacturing applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccant or under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%

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