Pyrophosphoric-18O7 Acid

• CAT Number: R027744
• CAS Number: 1257293-46-1
• Molecular Formula: H4O7P2
• Molecular Weight: 191.974
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Diphosphoric Acid-18O7; Pyrophosphate-18O7
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: bis(oxidanyl)phosphoryl dihydrogen phosphate
• InChI: InChI=1S/H4O7P2/c1-8(2,3)7-9(4,5)6/h(H2,1,2,3)(H2,4,5,6)/i1+2,2+2,3+2,4+2,5+2,6+2,7+2
• InChIKey: XPPKVPWEQAFLFU-PUHJJIKPSA-N
• SMILES: OP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(O)O

Pyrophosphoric-18O7 Acid, labeled with oxygen-18 isotopes, is used primarily as a tracer in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a vital tool in studying metabolic pathways and enzyme kinetics due to its ability to mimic natural pyrophosphoric acid in biochemical reactions. This compound finds extensive application in isotopic labeling studies, particularly in identifying and quantifying phosphate-containing metabolites and elucidating metabolic pathways in cells. In organic chemistry, it is valuable for understanding mechanisms involving phosphate esters and their derivatives. Additionally, in material chemistry, it contributes to the synthesis and characterization of functional materials with tailored properties, leveraging its isotopic labeling capabilities.