Description

5'-Guanylic Acid is a high-purity nucleotide monophosphate essential for various biochemical and industrial processes. This compound serves as a critical building block and flavor enhancer, valued for its role in synthesizing RNA and modulating taste perception. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors for applications ranging from flavor formulation to diagnostic reagent production.

Application

• Flavor Enhancer (Umami Taste): A key component in the production of disodium guanylate (GMP), widely used as a flavor enhancer in savory foods, snacks, soups, and seasonings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial raw material and precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside-based antiviral drugs, mRNA vaccine components, and other therapeutic nucleotides.
• Biochemical Research & Diagnostics: Used as a substrate, standard, or building block in enzymatic studies, PCR reagents, cell culture media, and diagnostic assay kits.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into supplements targeting cellular energy metabolism and mitochondrial function due to its role in nucleotide pools.
• Cosmetic Applications: Employed in high-end skincare formulations for its potential skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5'-Guanylic Acid
CAS No.	85-32-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14N5O8P
Molecular Weight	363.22 g/mol
Synonyms	GMP; Guanosine 5'-monophosphate; 5'-GMP; Guanylic acid; Guanosine monophosphate; E 626; Disodium 5'-guanylate (salt form); Guanosin-5'-monophosphorsäure (German)
EINECS	201-598-8

Quality Control

Our 5'-Guanylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) for food applications and high-purity grades suitable for pharmaceutical research. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (1% Solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Specific Rotation	-65° to -75°

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