Description

Guanosine Diphosphate-4-Deoxymannose is a nucleotide-activated sugar derivative, a key biochemical intermediate in specific glycosylation pathways. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in enzymology and carbohydrate chemistry, enabling the study of sugar nucleotide metabolism. It is primarily utilized by biochemists and pharmaceutical researchers in the life sciences sector for investigating biosynthetic routes and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical substrate for studying glycosyltransferase enzymes and nucleotide-sugar metabolism.
• Enzyme Assay Development: Used in the development and validation of high-throughput screening assays for enzyme activity and inhibition studies.
• Glycobiology Studies: A vital tool for investigating the biosynthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates in cellular systems.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed as a building block or intermediate in the research of novel antibiotics, antivirals, or other therapeutics targeting carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used to trace and analyze specific metabolic pathways involving deoxysugars in microbiological or cell culture models.
• Reference Standard: Functions as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanosine Diphosphate-4-Deoxymannose
CAS No.	69932-78-1
Molecular Formula	C16H23N5O15P2
Molecular Weight	587.33 g/mol
Synonyms	GDP-4-Deoxymannose; Guanosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), P'→5'-ester with 4-deoxy-D-mannose; 4-Deoxy-D-mannose GDP ester; GDP-4-deoxy-Man; 4-Deoxy-D-mannose guanosine diphosphate; GDP-4-deoxy-mannopyranose; Guanosine diphosphate 4-deoxymannose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Guanosine Diphosphate-4-Deoxymannose is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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