Synonyms: DXP sodium salt
CAS Number: 190079-18-6 (free acid)
Formula: C5H11O7P · xNa+
Formula Weight: 214.11 (free acid basis)
Linear Formula: C5H11O7P · xNa+
Purity: >=99.0% (TLC)
Storage: -20C
Beilstein Registry Number: 8367371
UNSPSC Code: 12352201
Application: 1-Deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate is used as a substrate for the identification, differentiation and characterization of procaryotic 1-Deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate reductoisomerase(s) (Dxr) which catalyze the first committed step of the nonmevalonate pathway (NMP) for isoprenoid biosynthesis.
Biochem/physiol Actions: Metabolite of the non-mevalonate pathway, generally found in prokaryotes, as precursor to isoprenoids as well as non-isoprenoids like vitamins. As this pathway is not present in humans, it is of interest for the development of bacterium-specific drugs in the search for treatments of infectious diseases.
Other Notes: Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 13368.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3