Description

4-Carboxyarabinitol 1,5-Biphosphate is a specialized phosphorylated sugar derivative and a potent, naturally occurring inhibitor of the enzyme ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO). This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research for studying photosynthetic carbon fixation mechanisms and enzyme kinetics. It serves as a critical tool for plant biologists, enzymologists, and researchers in agricultural science and biotechnology.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a high-affinity inhibitor for mechanistic studies of RuBisCO, the central enzyme in photosynthesis.
• Enzymology Studies: Used to investigate enzyme kinetics, active site characterization, and catalytic mechanisms.
• Plant Physiology Research: A key reagent for understanding the regulation of carbon assimilation and photorespiration in plants.
• Agricultural Science: Potential use in research aimed at improving photosynthetic efficiency and crop yield.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: May serve as a sophisticated chiral building block or precursor in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.
• Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and validation in related fields.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Carboxyarabinitol 1,5-Biphosphate
CAS No.	82263-00-1
Molecular Formula	C6H14O14P2
Molecular Weight	372.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-D-arabinitol 1,5-bisphosphate; CABP; 2-Carboxyarabinitol-1,5-bisphosphate; 2-CABP; 4-CABP; RuBisCO Inhibitor; 2-Carboxy-D-arabinitol-1,5-diphosphate; D-2-Carboxyarabinitol 1,5-bisphosphate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Carboxyarabinitol 1,5-Biphosphate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for advanced research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for laboratory reagents and can support compliance documentation as required.

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) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, consider desiccation and storage under inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water

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