Description

Fructose-6-Phosphate is a vital phosphorylated sugar intermediate central to carbohydrate metabolism. This compound matters as a key substrate in the glycolysis and gluconeogenesis pathways, making it essential for energy production and biosynthesis in living systems. It is needed by manufacturers and researchers in the life sciences, particularly for biochemical research, diagnostic reagent formulation, and as a critical component in cell culture media and enzyme studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Enzyme Studies: Serves as a fundamental substrate for studying key metabolic enzymes like phosphofructokinase and glucose-6-phosphate isomerase.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of assay kits for clinical diagnostics and research to measure enzymatic activity in metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a potential building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and nucleotide sugars.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Employed as a nutrient component in specialized cell culture media to support specific metabolic functions.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Critical for in vitro studies modeling glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Food Science Research: Used in studies investigating carbohydrate metabolism in food products and during fermentation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fructose-6-Phosphate
CAS No.	6814-87-5
Molecular Formula	C6H13O9P
Molecular Weight	260.14 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Fructose 6-phosphate; Fructose-6P; F6P; Neuberg ester; D-Fructose 6-phosphoric acid; β-D-Fructofuranose 6-phosphate; 6-O-Phosphono-D-fructofuranose
EINECS	229-889-5

Quality Control

Our Fructose-6-Phosphate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications. 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 2-8°C in a dry environment. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under desiccant when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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