Description

NAD⁺ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, oxidized form)

Intended for laboratory research purposes only. Not for human consumption

NAD⁺ is an essential coenzyme found in all living cells, serving as a cofactor in redox reactions, energy metabolism (e.g., glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation), DNA repair, sirtuin activation, and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) signaling.

Key Chemical Details:

  • CAS Number: 53-84-9
  • Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₂₇N₇O₁₄P₂ (oxidized form; often listed as C₂₁H₂₈N₇O₁₄P₂⁺ for the protonated cation)
  • Molecular Weight: 663.4–664.4 g/mol (commonly listed as 663.43 or 664.4; exact monoisotopic mass ≈663.12 Da)
  • Structure: Dinucleotide consisting of nicotinamide riboside linked by pyrophosphate to adenosine monophosphate (no linear amino acid sequence; it’s a nucleotide coenzyme, not a peptide)
  • PubChem CID: 5893 (primary for Nadide/NAD⁺; related entries include 925 for beta-NAD, 10897651 for variants)
  • Appearance (typical research grade): White to off-white lyophilized powder
  • Solubility: Readily soluble in water (high solubility in aqueous buffers); typically reconstitutes easily for lab use
  • Storage: Typically -20°C (as lyophilized powder for stability); protect from light, moisture, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles (NAD⁺ is sensitive to hydrolysis and degradation)
  • Other Properties:
    • Redox-active (NAD⁺/NADH pair; oxidized form accepts electrons)
    • Highly polar and charged (multiple phosphate groups, nitrogenous bases)
    • pH-sensitive; stable in neutral to slightly acidic conditions but degrades in alkaline environments
    • Contains ribose sugars, adenine, nicotinamide, and pyrophosphate linkages

Disclaimers:

  • Strictly for qualified laboratory research professionals.
  • Not FDA-approved; no therapeutic, diagnostic, or human-use applications
  • Purity typically ≥98–99% (HPLC); batch-specific third-party Certificates of Analysis (COAs) available for identity, purity, and contaminants.
  • Handle according to standard lab safety protocols.
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