Description

Xylulose-5-Phosphate is a critical phosphorylated sugar intermediate essential for metabolic pathways in living organisms. As a key substrate in the pentose phosphate pathway and the Calvin cycle, it plays a fundamental role in carbohydrate metabolism and biosynthesis. This high-purity biochemical is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and industrial enzymology sectors.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Essential substrate for studying the pentose phosphate pathway, carbohydrate metabolism, and enzymatic mechanisms.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Used as a specific substrate for assays involving transketolase and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate in metabolic research for drug discovery targeting metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Incorporated into diagnostic kits and reagents for clinical chemistry and metabolic testing.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A vital tool for in vitro reconstruction and analysis of central carbon metabolism in systems biology.
• Industrial Biocatalysis: Used in enzymatic synthesis processes for the production of fine chemicals and chiral intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xylulose-5-Phosphate
CAS No.	60802-29-1
Molecular Formula	C5H11O11P
Molecular Weight	230.11 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Xylulose 5-phosphate; Xylulose-5-P; Xu5P; D-Xylulose 5-phosphoric acid; 5-O-Phosphono-D-xylulose; D-threo-Pentulose-5-phosphate; Pentulose-5-phosphate; D-Xylulose-5-phosphate disodium salt (common salt form)
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Quality Control

Our Xylulose-5-Phosphate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake. For long-term stability, store desiccated under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 90% (anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (in solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Biological Activity	Suitable for enzyme assays

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