6-Phosphoglucono-δ-lactone

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  • CAT Number: R026783
  • CAS Number: 2641-81-8
  • Molecular Formula: C6H11O9P
  • Molecular Weight: 258.12
  • Purity: ≥95%
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6-Phosphoglucono-δ-lactone(Cat No.:R026783)is a pivotal intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway, playing a crucial role in cellular metabolism. This cyclic ester of 6-phosphogluconic acid is involved in the oxidative branch of the pathway, where it is converted by 6-phosphogluconolactonase to 6-phosphogluconate. It is essential for generating NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate, which are vital for biosynthetic reactions and redox balance. Due to its central role, 6-Phosphoglucono-δ-lactone is extensively studied in research focused on metabolic regulation, oxidative stress, and cancer cell metabolism.


Catalog Number R026783
CAS Number 2641-81-8
Synonyms

D-Gluconic Acid δ-Lactone 6-(Dihydrogen Phosphate); 6-Phospho-D-glucono-1,5-lactone; 6-Phosphoglucono-δ-lactone; δ-Gluconolactone 6-Phosphate

Molecular Formula C6H11O9P
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name [(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]methyl dihydrogen phosphate
InChI InChI=1S/C6H11O9P/c7-3-2(1-14-16(11,12)13)15-6(10)5(9)4(3)8/h2-5,7-9H,1H2,(H2,11,12,13)/t2-,3-,4+,5-/m1/s1
InChIKey IJOJIVNDFQSGAB-SQOUGZDYSA-N
SMILES C(C1C(C(C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)OP(=O)(O)O

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