Description

5-Deoxyribose 1-Phosphate is a key phosphorylated sugar intermediate in nucleotide and nucleoside biosynthesis pathways. This compound matters for researchers and manufacturers developing novel pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tools, and biochemical reagents. It is primarily needed by biotechnology companies, academic research institutions, and fine chemical suppliers focused on nucleotide chemistry, enzymology, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate for enzymatic studies of nucleoside and nucleotide metabolism, including salvage pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of modified nucleosides and nucleotide analogs with potential therapeutic applications.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the production of reagents for enzymatic assays that measure specific metabolic activities.
• Enzyme Characterization: Employed as a standard or substrate to characterize the activity and kinetics of kinases, phosphorylases, and other enzymes.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A tool for investigating and mapping specific biochemical routes in carbohydrate and nucleotide metabolism.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in related chemical analyses.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Deoxyribose 1-Phosphate
CAS No.	86708-78-3
Molecular Formula	C5H11O7P
Molecular Weight	214.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Deoxy-D-ribose 1-phosphate; 5-Deoxyribose-1-phosphate; 1-Phospho-5-deoxyribose; 5-Deoxy-D-ribofuranose 1-phosphate; 5-Deoxyribose-1-phosphoric acid; (2R,3S,4R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyloxolane-3,4-diol 1-dihydrogen phosphate
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Quality Control

Our 5-Deoxyribose 1-Phosphate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water

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