Description

Tagatose-6-Phosphate is a key phosphorylated derivative of the rare sugar D-tagatose, serving as a crucial intermediate in specialized biochemical pathways. Its primary value lies in its role as a research-grade biochemical for studying carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and as a potential precursor in the synthesis of novel compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, enzymology, and advanced biochemical synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate or intermediate for studying enzymes like tagatose-6-phosphate kinase and aldolase in bacterial metabolic pathways.
• Enzyme Assay Development: Used in the development and validation of high-throughput screening assays for enzyme activity and inhibitor discovery.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A tool compound for investigating the Leloir and tagatose pathways in microbiology and systems biology.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method development in API synthesis.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role in alternative sweetener metabolism and gut microbiome studies.
• Synthetic Biology: Used as a building block or metabolic engineering target in the production of bio-based chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tagatose-6-Phosphate
CAS No.	67424-99-1
Molecular Formula	C6H13O9P
Molecular Weight	260.14 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Tagatose 6-phosphate; Tagatose-6-P; 6-O-Phosphono-D-tagatose; D-Tagatose-6-phosphoric acid; (3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(phosphonooxy)hexanal; 67424-99-1; Tagatose 6-phosphoric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Tagatose-6-Phosphate is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, reporting key parameters including assay (HPLC), optical rotation, and impurity profile. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant standards for high-purity biochemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a freezer. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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