6-Phosphogluconate is an intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and the Entner-Doudororoff pathway. It is formed by 6-phosphogluconolactonase, and acted upon by phosphogluconate dehydrogenase to produce Ribulose 5-phosphate. It may also be acted upon by 6-phosphogluconate dehydratase to produce 2-keto,3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate.
Purity:≥95% Determined by enzyme analysis with 6-P-GDH**6-P-GDH= Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.49.)
Appearance:Lyophilized powder
Solubility:Water
Sodium:19.7 ± 2.5%
Water (KF):≤10%
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Solutions are most stable at pH 2-13.