Description

D-Xylulose 1-Phosphate is a key phosphorylated sugar intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and other metabolic cycles. This compound is essential for research and development in biochemistry and enzymology, serving as a critical substrate for studying carbohydrate metabolism. It is primarily utilized by biotech companies, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical developers focused on metabolic pathway analysis and enzyme kinetics.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a high-purity substrate for studying enzymes like transketolase and other enzymes in the non-oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Enzyme Assay Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in the development of diagnostic kits and assays for metabolic disorders.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Critical for in vitro reconstruction of metabolic networks to understand flux and regulation in microbial, plant, and mammalian systems.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting metabolic diseases, where it aids in understanding inhibitor mechanisms and pathway modulation.
• Nutritional Science Studies: Used in research investigating carbohydrate metabolism, insulin signaling, and related nutritional biochemistry.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Potential application as a precursor or intermediate in the development of biocatalytic processes for fine chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Xylulose 1-Phosphate
CAS No.	63323-91-1
Molecular Formula	C5H11O9P
Molecular Weight	246.11 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Xylulose 1-Phosphate; D-Xylulose-1P; 1-Phospho-D-xylulose; D-Xylulose 1-(Dihydrogen Phosphate); (3R,4S)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-2-oxopentyl dihydrogen phosphate; Xylulose-1-phosphate; X1P
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Quality Control

Our D-Xylulose 1-Phosphate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine biochemicals to support your critical research and development work.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lyophilized solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 90%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (in solution)	5.0 - 7.0

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