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1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose (CAS 20031-21-4)

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Application:
1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose is a versatile derivative of D-xylose
CAS Number:
20031-21-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
190.20
Molecular Formula:
C8H14O5
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose (IPX) is a synthetic sugar alcohol. 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose has found widespread application in laboratory experiments, emerging as useful for unraveling the effects of diverse compounds. It has been extensively employed in scientific research, encompassing the study of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, cell signaling pathways, and carbohydrate metabolism involving glycolysis and gluconeogenesis. By employing 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose, researchers have gained insights into the intricate workings of cellular processes. Notably, it acts as an inhibitor of specific enzymes like glycosidases and glycosyltransferases. Moreover, it acts as a competitive inhibitor of glycosyltransferases, which are responsible for the transfer of sugar molecules from one entity to another. Through its inhibitory effects on glycosyltransferases, 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose hampers the synthesis of specific sugars, including glucose and fructose.


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1,2-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose, 1 g

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1 g
$168.00