Cytidine 5'-triphosphate disodium salt (CTP-Na2)
| Name | Cytidine 5'-triphosphate disodium salt |
| CAS No. | 36051-68-0 |
| Molecular formula | C9H14 N3O14P3Na2 |
| Molecular weight | 527.14 |
| Physicochemical properties | This product is white or almost white powder; Moisture; Soluble in water, almost insoluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform |
| Purity |
HPLC ≥ 85% (qualified product) |
| Storage | Shading, sealing, cryopreservation |
Application Areas
1. Product Overview
CTP-Na₂ (Cytidine 5'-Triphosphate Disodium Salt) is a pyrimidine nucleotide composed of cytidine and three phosphate groups. It is an essential molecule in nucleic acid metabolism, lipid biosynthesis, and energy transfer. As a high-energy nucleotide, CTP-Na₂ participates in RNA synthesis, phospholipid metabolism, and enzyme-driven biochemical reactions, making it a critical compound in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and scientific research.
2. Main Application Fields
1) Pharmaceutical Industry
Drug intermediate: CTP-Na₂ is used as a building block for nucleotide-based drugs and antiviral agents.
Lipid metabolism studies: Plays a role in phospholipid biosynthesis (e.g., phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine), relevant to metabolic disease research.
Therapeutic research: Applied in studies related to neurological disorders, liver protection, and metabolic regulation.
2) Scientific Research
RNA synthesis: CTP is a critical substrate for in vitro transcription systems, widely used in molecular biology and mRNA technology.
Enzyme assays: Used as a substrate in research involving CTP synthetase, polymerases, and kinases.
Metabolism research: As part of pyrimidine metabolism, CTP-Na₂ is applied in studies of nucleotide metabolism and biochemical regulation.
3) Diagnostics & Testing Reagents
In vitro diagnostics (IVD): Incorporated into diagnostic reagents and biochemical kits for enzyme activity assays and nucleotide metabolism studies.
Biomarker research: Used as a standard or reference compound in pyrimidine-related metabolic pathway analysis.
4) Biotechnology & Applied Fields
mRNA vaccines & therapeutics: CTP-Na₂ is essential for mRNA transcription and nucleic acid-based drug production.
Cell-free systems: Utilized in synthetic biology and molecular engineering, where nucleotide triphosphates are required.
Biopharmaceutical production: Serves as a raw material in nucleic acid synthesis and RNA-based bioprocesses.
