α-D-Glucose-1-phosphate

α-D-Glucose-1-phosphate is an important intermediate in sugar metabolism, functioning as a glycosyl donor in glycosyl transfer reactions and participating in glycogen synthesis and degradation through the action of phosphorylases[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[59-56-3]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H315, H319

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/α-d-glucose-1-phosphate.html

Purity

97.0

Smiles

O[C@H]1[C@@H](OP(O)(O)=O)O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

Molecular Formula

C6H13O9P

Molecular Weight

260.14

Precautions

H315, H319

References & Citations

[1]Nihira T, et al. 2-O-α-D-glucosylglycerol phosphorylase from Bacillus selenitireducens MLS10 possessing hydrolytic activity on β-D-glucose 1-phosphate. PLoS One. 2014 Jan 22;9 (1) :e86548.