Description

D-Arabinose 5-Phosphate Disodium Salt is a high-purity biochemical reagent and a key phosphorylated sugar intermediate essential for research in carbohydrate metabolism and nucleotide synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor in enzymatic studies and the biosynthesis of nucleotide sugars, which are critical for glycobiology and pharmaceutical development. This product is specifically needed by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical R&D, and biotechnology sectors for applications ranging from metabolic pathway analysis to the production of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate or intermediate in enzymatic assays and studies of pentose phosphate pathway metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of nucleotide sugars and other bioactive molecules for drug discovery programs.
• Glycobiology Studies: Essential for investigating glycosylation processes, glycan biosynthesis, and the function of glycosyltransferases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits and reagents for clinical chemistry.
• Enzyme Characterization: Acts as a standard or substrate for characterizing the activity and kinetics of kinases, phosphatases, and isomerases.
• Nutritional & Metabolic Science: Utilized in studies exploring carbohydrate metabolism, energy production, and related metabolic disorders.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Arabinose 5-Phosphate Disodium Salt
CAS No.	89927-09-3
Molecular Formula	C5H9Na2O8P
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Arabinose 5-Phosphate Disodium Salt; D-Arabinose-5-phosphate disodium; Ara-5-P disodium salt; 5-O-Phosphono-D-arabinose disodium salt; D-Arabinose 5-(dihydrogen phosphate) disodium salt; D-Arabinose-5-P Na2; (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentyl dihydrogen phosphate disodium salt
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Quality Control

Our D-Arabinose 5-Phosphate Disodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive 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, and our quality system supports compliance requirements for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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