For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
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 |