Product Name

Pyridoxal phosphate

General description

Pyridoxal phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6, acts as a coenzyme in all transamination reactions, and in certain decarboxylation, deamination, and racemization reactions of amino acids.

Synonym

pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, PAL-P, PLP, Vitamin B6 phosphate

Purity

≥99.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

54-47-7

Formula

C⁸H¹⁰NO⁶P

Molecular Weight

247.14

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥5mg/ml

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

~5mg/ml

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Pyridoxal Phosphate is the active form of vitamin B6 and a coenzyme for many pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzymes. PLP is involved in numerous enzymatic transamination, decarboxylation and deamination reactions; it is necessary for the synthesis of amino acids and amino acid metabolites, and for the synthesis and/or catabolism of certain neurotransmitters, including the conversion of glutamate into gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and levodopa into dopamine. PLP can be used as a dietary supplement in cases of vitamin B6 deficiency. Reduced levels of PLP in the brain can cause neurological dysfunction.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov