Description

Uridine 5'-(Trihydrogen Diphosphate), Mono-α-D-Galactopyranosyl Ester, Dipotassium Salt is a specialized nucleotide-sugar conjugate, a crucial biochemical intermediate in glycosylation pathways. This compound is essential for research and development in enzymology and glycobiology, enabling the study and synthesis of complex carbohydrates. It is primarily utilized by biotech and pharmaceutical companies, as well as academic research institutions, for investigating nucleotide-sugar metabolism and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Enzymatic Synthesis Substrate: Acts as a high-purity donor substrate for galactosyltransferases in the in vitro synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of glycosyltransferase kinetics, specificity, and inhibition for drug discovery and diagnostic assay development.
• Glycobiology Tool: A critical reagent for probing and manipulating cellular glycosylation processes in cell biology and immunology research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the research and development of novel carbohydrate-based therapeutics and vaccines.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics and research use.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uridine 5'-(Trihydrogen Diphosphate), Mono-α-D-Galactopyranosyl Ester, Dipotassium Salt
CAS No.	94481-69-3
Molecular Formula	C15H23K2N2O17P2
Molecular Weight	660.47 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-Galactose, Dipotassium Salt; UDP-α-D-Galactose, Dipotassium Salt; Uridine 5'-Diphosphogalactose, Dipotassium Salt; Uridine Diphosphate Galactose, K2 Salt; UDP-Gal; Galactosyl-Uridine Diphosphate, Dipotassium Salt; α-UDP-Galactose, Dipotassium Salt; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'-α-D-galactopyranosyl ester, dipotassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Uridine 5'-(Trihydrogen Diphosphate), Mono-α-D-Galactopyranosyl Ester, Dipotassium Salt is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for biochemical and pharmaceutical research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications 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 light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Biological Activity	Conforms (Enzymatic Assay)

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