Description

Sodium 3-Deoxy-D-Arabino-Hexonate is a specialized biochemical salt derived from a deoxy sugar acid, serving as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and biochemical research. This compound is valued for its role in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and as a building block for more complex molecular structures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on glycoscience and metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical intermediate in studies of carbohydrate metabolism and enzymatic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block or precursor in the development of novel therapeutic agents and glycoconjugates.
• Glycoscience Studies: Employed in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycans for structural and functional analysis.
• Enzymology: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study specific enzyme activities and mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a specialized intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, complex organic molecules.
• Metabolite Standard: Functions as a reference standard in analytical chemistry for the quantification of related metabolites in biological samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-Deoxy-D-Arabino-Hexonate
CAS No.	93857-40-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9NaO6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	200.12 g/mol (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Sodium 3-Deoxy-D-arabino-hexonate; 3-Deoxy-D-arabino-hexonic Acid Sodium Salt; 3-Deoxy-D-mannonic Acid Sodium Salt; 3-Deoxy-D-gluconic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-Deoxy-D-mannonate; 3-Deoxy-D-arabino-Hexonic Acid Monosodium Salt; 3-Deoxy-D-mannonic Acid Monosodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-Deoxy-D-Arabino-Hexonate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer material suitable for research and development purposes, with comprehensive analytical testing performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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