Description

Hexanoyl Coenzyme A (Ammonium Salt) is a high-purity biochemical reagent essential for metabolic research and enzymatic studies. This compound serves as a critical substrate and intermediate in the study of fatty acid metabolism, β-oxidation pathways, and acyltransferase activity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for drug discovery, diagnostic assay development, and biochemical synthesis.

Application

• Enzymology Research: As a specific substrate for studying acyl-CoA synthetases, dehydrogenases, and other enzymes involved in lipid metabolism.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Investigating the β-oxidation cycle and energy production mechanisms within mitochondria.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serving as a key building block (activated hexanoate donor) for the enzymatic synthesis of specialized lipids, conjugates, or labeled compounds.
• Diagnostic Development: Used in the formulation of assay kits for the detection and quantification of specific metabolic enzyme activities or deficiencies.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in screening and characterization of potential drug candidates targeting metabolic disorders, such as fatty acid oxidation defects.
• Cell Biology Studies: Probing the role of medium-chain fatty acyl-CoAs in cellular signaling, protein acylation, and membrane dynamics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanoyl Coenzyme A (Ammonium Salt)
CAS No.	799812-81-0
Molecular Formula	C27H49N7O17P3S • xNH3
Molecular Weight	Approx. 921.7 (Free acid) + Ammonium
Synonyms	Hexanoyl-CoA ammonium salt; Caproyl-CoA ammonium salt; Coenzyme A, S-hexanoate ammonium salt; C6:0-CoA; n-Hexanoylcoenzyme A ammonium salt; Hexanoyl-Coenzyme A ammonium; Medium-chain acyl-CoA; 3'-Phosphoadenosine 5'-(3-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-4-({3-[(2-{2-[2-(hexanoylsulfanyl)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethoxy)carbonyl]amino}propylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutyl] dihydrogen diphosphate) ammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our Hexanoyl Coenzyme A (Ammonium Salt) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). For long-term storage, keep desiccated. Allow the vial to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lyophilized solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Enzymatic/UV)	≥ 90% (CoA basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water

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