Description

Uridine Diphosphate Choline is a vital nucleotide-sugar conjugate that serves as a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of phospholipids and glycoconjugates. This compound is essential for research and development in life sciences, providing a direct precursor for critical cellular processes. It is primarily utilized by biotech and pharmaceutical companies engaged in metabolic pathway studies, enzyme research, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate in enzymatic assays to study the activity of cholinephosphotransferases and other enzymes involved in phospholipid metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate in the research and synthesis of potential drugs targeting neurological disorders and liver function.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Incorporated into diagnostic kits and reagents for the measurement of specific enzyme activities in clinical and research settings.
• Cell Culture & Nutrition: Investigated as a specialized nutrient component in advanced cell culture media to support specific metabolic functions.
• Glycobiology Studies: Acts as a donor molecule in the study of glycosylation pathways and the synthesis of complex carbohydrates.
• Metabolomics & Pathway Analysis: Employed as a standard or tracer in mass spectrometry-based studies to map and quantify metabolic fluxes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uridine Diphosphate Choline
CAS No.	99492-83-8
Molecular Formula	C14H26N4O17P2
Molecular Weight	568.32 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-Choline; CDP-Choline analog; Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'→5'-ester with choline hydroxide, inner salt; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'→5'-ester with choline; Choline UDP; Uridine 5'-diphosphocholine
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Quality Control

Our Uridine Diphosphate Choline is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support our customers in research and development applications.

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 under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Conforms to ICH guidelines
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 1.0 EU/mg (if applicable)

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