CAS No. 91510-62-2

Batch: Purity:98.36
D-(+)-Galacturonic acid monohydrate Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the D-(+)-Galacturonic acid monohydrate product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 91510-62-2
Molecular Formula

C6H12O8

Molecular Weight (MW) 212.15
SMILES O.OC(C=O)C(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)=O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

D-(+)-Galacturonic acid monohydrate is a naturally occurring sugar acid and endogenous metabolite involved in pectin degradation. It serves as a key substrate in microbial metabolic pathways for enzymatic reduction and oxidation reactions. In metabolic engineering, this metabolite is utilized to construct heterologous catabolic routes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, facilitating pathway optimization for bio-based chemical and biofuel synthesis. [1]

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 42 mg/mL (197.97 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 42 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.