Description

Udp-n-Methylglucosamine Phosphate is a specialized nucleotide sugar derivative, a key biochemical intermediate in glycosylation pathways. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in enzymology and glycobiology, enabling the study and synthesis of complex carbohydrates. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic developers, and academic institutions focused on metabolic studies and novel therapeutic discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate for studying glycosyltransferase enzymes and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a reference standard and intermediate in the development of glycosylation-based therapeutics and diagnostics.
• Enzyme Assay Substrate: Serves as a specific substrate for enzymatic activity assays in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a donor molecule in the enzymatic synthesis of defined oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in tracer studies to investigate biosynthetic pathways in bacterial and eukaryotic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Udp-n-Methylglucosamine Phosphate
CAS No.	84283-22-7
Molecular Formula	C17H27N3O17P2
Molecular Weight	607.35 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-N-Methyl-D-glucosamine; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), P'→5'-ester with 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-1-O-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-1-pyrimidinyl)-1-C-(hydroxymethyl)-α-D-glucopyranose, 3-methyl ether; UDP-α-D-ManNAc3N; UDP-3-N-Acetyl-3-N-methyl-α-D-glucosamine; Uridine diphosphate N-methylglucosamine
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Quality Control

Our Udp-n-Methylglucosamine Phosphate is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results is supplied with every order to ensure traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

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). Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.