DL-Glyceraldehyde

DL-Glyceraldehyde is a bioactive substance involved in cellular energy metabolism and a key intermediate in sugar metabolism pathways (such as glycolysis and gluconeogenesis) . During glycolysis, DL-Glyceraldehyde is converted by enzymes into other metabolites to provide energy for cells; during gluconeogenesis, DL-Glyceraldehyde participates in the synthesis of glucose as a precursor. In the field of medical research, DL-Glyceraldehyde can be used to study diseases related to sugar metabolism, such as diabetes, tumors, etc[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[56-82-6]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H312, H332

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/dl-glyceraldehyde.html

Concentration

10mM

Purity

90.0

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 8.75 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

O=CC(O)CO

Molecular Formula

C3H6O3

Molecular Weight

90.08

Precautions

H302, H312, H332

References & Citations

[1]Yoshie T, et al. Regulation of the metabolite profile by an APC gene mutation in colorectal cancer. Cancer Sci. 2012;103 (6) :1010-1021.|[2]Sakamoto A, et al. Effect of DL-glyceraldehyde on mouse neuroblastoma cells in culture. Cancer Res. 1972 Mar;32 (3) :532-4.