Description

Decanoyl Coenzyme A (Ammonium Salt) is a high-purity, biologically active derivative of coenzyme A, essential for studying and manipulating fatty acid metabolism. This compound serves as a critical substrate and intermediate in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway research, enabling precise biochemical investigations. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to the study of metabolic disorders.

Application

• Enzymology Research: As a specific substrate for acyl-CoA dehydrogenases, thioesterases, and other enzymes involved in β-oxidation and lipid biosynthesis.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Investigating fatty acid metabolism, energy production, and lipid signaling pathways in cellular and in vitro systems.
• Drug Discovery & Screening: Used in high-throughput assays to identify and characterize inhibitors or activators of metabolic enzymes for therapeutic development.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serving as a key building block for the enzymatic synthesis of more complex lipids, surfactants, or labeled compounds.
• Diagnostic Development: A component in diagnostic kits and reagents designed to measure specific enzyme activities related to metabolic health.
• Nutritional & Metabolic Disease Research: Studying the biochemical basis of disorders like obesity, diabetes, and inborn errors of metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decanoyl Coenzyme A (Ammonium Salt)
CAS No.	799812-83-2
Molecular Formula	C31H56N7O17P3S • xNH3
Molecular Weight	Approx. 933.8 g/mol (Free acid)
Synonyms	Decanoyl-CoA ammonium salt; Coenzyme A, S-decanoate, ammonium salt; Decanoyl CoA; C10:0-CoA; Capryloyl-Coenzyme A; S-Decanoylcoenzyme A; Decanoyl-coenzyme A ammonium salt; Decanoyl-CoA (NH4+ salt)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Decanoyl Coenzyme A (Ammonium Salt) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure identity, purity, and biological activity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for identification, to ensure compliance with industry standards for research chemicals. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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 vial to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lyophilized solid
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Biological Activity	Functional in standard enzyme assay

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