Uridine 5'-diphosphate - Names and Identifiers
Name | UDP
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Synonyms | UDP uridinediphosphate URIDINE 5'-DIPHOSPHATE 5'-URIDYLATE DIPHOSPHATE 5'-uridylate diphosphate (UDP) uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) uridine 5'-(trihydrogen pyrophosphate) Uridine-5'-diphosphate disodium salt (UDP)
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CAS | 58-98-0
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EINECS | 200-409-6 |
Uridine 5'-diphosphate - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C9H14N2O12P2
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Molar Mass | 404.16 |
Density | 2.002±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | -20℃ |
Uridine 5'-diphosphate - Upstream Downstream Industry
Uridine 5'-diphosphate - Introduction
UDP(UDP) is a biomolecule consisting of uridine and two phosphate groups. It plays an important biological role in the cell.
Properties, UDP is a colorless powdery solid, soluble in water and some organic solvents. It has good stability in organisms and can carry out various biochemical reactions under suitable conditions.
UDP is widely involved in the process of energy conversion in cells, for example, as a substrate, it is involved in substrate transport and signal transmission in glucose metabolism pathway. In addition, UDP is also involved in protein translation, RNA modification and some drug metabolism and other biological processes.
In the production method, UDP can be obtained by chemical synthesis or biological synthesis. Chemical synthetic methods generally involve the reaction of uridine and phosphoric acid. Biosynthetic methods involve the catalysis of specific enzymes that convert uridine and phosphate to UDP.
In terms of security information, UDP is considered relatively secure under normal conditions of use. However, it is still necessary to pay attention to personal protective measures during operation, such as wearing gloves, goggles, etc., to avoid direct contact and inhalation. At the same time, relevant laboratory regulations and operating guidelines should be followed, and chemicals should be stored and handled properly.
Last Update:2024-04-10 22:30:50