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A8960

Sigma-Aldrich

L-Ascorbic acid 2-phosphate sesquimagnesium salt hydrate

≥95%

Synonym(s):

MAP, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6Mg1.5O9P · xH2O
CAS Number:
1713265-25-8
Molecular Weight:
289.54 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
MFCD11045932
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
PubChem Substance ID:
329771023
NACRES:
NA.79

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥95%

form

powder

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

color

white to off-white

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

O=C1O[C@@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])C([O-])=C1OP([O-])([O-])=O.O=C2O[C@@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])C([O-])=C2OP([O-])([O-])=O.O.[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2]

InChI

1S/2C6H9O9P.3Mg.H2O/c2*7-1-2(8)4-3(9)5(6(10)14-4)15-16(11,12)13;;;;/h2*2,4,7-9H,1H2,(H2,11,12,13);;;;1H2/q;;3*+2;/p-6/t2*2-,4+;;;;/m00..../s1

InChI key

HKRNHMZODRSAPN-IXNKEUJHSA-H

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General description

L-Ascorbic acid 2-phosphate sesquimagnesium salt hydrate, also known as Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP), is a stable derivative of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid). MAP is applied in various research domains, including emulsion-based experiments, biocatalytic dephosphorylation, cell differentiation, and tissue engineering. Its versatile utility extends to gene repression, transcriptional studies, and investigations related to growth factors. In cell biology, MAP demonstrates potential applications in inducing morphological changes in cultured cells, influencing cell death pathways.

Moreover, MAP plays a pivotal role in metabolomics and biochemical research. Acting as an antioxidant, it effectively scavenges free radicals, offering protection against oxidative damage. Its anti-inflammatory properties contribute to the reduction of inflammation, and studies have indicated its ability to stimulate collagen production. Additionally, MAP serves as a chelating agent, further expanding its applications in various research studies. The multifaceted nature of MAP makes it a valuable tool in scientific investigations, contributing to advancements in cell biology, metabolomics, and biochemical research.

Application

L-Ascorbic acid 2-phosphate sesquimagnesium salt hydrate has been used in mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) expansion medium to incubate scaffolds, in Dulbecco′s modified eagle medium (DMEM) for culturing human umbilical cord cells and mesenchymal stem cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Ascorbic acid 2-phosphate (AA2P) is used in biocatalytic dephosphorylation for electric power generation and electrochemical detection assays. L-Ascorbic acid 2-phosphate may be used in cell differentiation and tissue engineering applications. Asc-2P is used in studies of gene repression, such as the repression of dihydrotestosterone-induced dickkopf-1 expression.

Features and Benefits

  • Can be used in Cell Biology, Metabolomics and Biochemical research
  • High-quality compound suitable for multiple research applications

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
0000413086
0000413086
0000411523
0000411523
0000402475

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

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  3. The formula has "XH2O".  How much water is there in my lot of Product A8960, L-Ascorbic acid 2-phospate?

    Because the water content varies from lot to lot, water content is reported on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis.  Water content is typically in the range of 5 - 7 moles water per mole of ascorbic acid-2-phosphate.

  4. How can I make and keep a solution of Product A8960, L-Ascorbic acid 2-phospate?

    A8960 is soluble in water at 50 mg/ml, forming a clear colorless to yellow solution.  Stocks solutions that are stored at 5 °C are approximately 80% active after 4 weeks.

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Effect of initial seeding density on human umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells for fibrocartilage tissue engineering
Wang L, et al.
Tissue Engineering: Part A, 15(5), 1009-1017 (2008)
Takashi Kuwahara et al.
Biosensors & bioelectronics, 26(7), 3382-3385 (2011-01-21)
An enzyme electrode was prepared with acid phosphatase (ACP) for development of a new electric power generation system using ascorbic acid 2-phosphate (AA2P) as a fuel. The properties of the electrode were investigated with respect to biocatalytic dephosphorylation of AA2P
Yang Mei et al.
Journal of biotechnology, 150(3), 438-446 (2010-10-05)
A recently developed protocol, "microtissue assembly" holds great promise to address the issue of limited mass transfer within engineered large tissue replacements (macrotissues), wherein small "building blocks" (microtissues) are prepared and then assembled into macrotissues. Previous studies suggested that aggregation
Kejun Feng et al.
Biosensors & bioelectronics, 26(7), 3187-3191 (2011-01-18)
Here a highly sensitive electrochemical method is described for the detection of point mutation in DNA. Polymerization extension reaction is applied to specifically initiate enzymatic electrochemical amplification to improve the sensitivity and enhance the performance of point mutation detection. In
Martin L Decaris et al.
Annals of biomedical engineering, 39(4), 1174-1185 (2010-12-02)
The presentation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins provides an opportunity to instruct the phenotype and behavior of responsive cells. Decellularized cell-secreted matrix coatings (DM) represent a biomimetic culture surface that retains the complexity of the natural ECM. Microenvironmental culture conditions
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