Description

D-Ribulose-5-Phosphate (Sodium Salt) is a critical phosphorylated sugar intermediate essential for metabolic research and biochemical synthesis. This compound serves as a key substrate in the pentose phosphate pathway and is vital for studying carbohydrate metabolism and enzymatic activity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic reagent industries for applications ranging from enzyme assays to the production of nucleotide sugars.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Enzyme Assays: Essential substrate for studying enzymes like transketolase and transaldolase in the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex nucleotide sugars and other bioactive molecules.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in diagnostic kits for measuring specific metabolic pathway activities.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Crucial for in vitro research on carbohydrate metabolism, energy production, and biosynthesis in various organisms.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Employed in defined media for studying microbial metabolism and cell physiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Ribulose-5-Phosphate (Sodium Salt)
CAS No.	76054-75-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10NaO8P
Molecular Weight	252.09 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Ribulose 5-phosphate disodium salt; Ribulose-5-phosphate sodium salt; D-Ribulose-5-P Na2; 5-O-Phosphono-D-ribulose sodium salt; D-erythro-2-Pentulose, 5-(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt; D-Ribu-5-P; Ru5P; Contact for details on additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our D-Ribulose-5-Phosphate (Sodium Salt) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. For long-term stability, consider storage under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay	≥ 90% (anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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