Thermo Scientific™ 3-Acetylpyridine adenine dinucleotide 90%

3-Acetylpyridine Adenine Dinucleotide (3-APAD or 3-APAD⁺) is a synthetic analog of NAD⁺ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) in which the nicotinamide group is replaced with 3-acetylpyridine. This compound functions as an electron carrier and redox coenzyme and is often used as a substitute for NAD⁺ in dehydrogenase enzyme assays due to its improved spectral properties for detection in UV/Vis-based kinetic studies.

With a purity of ≥90% (HPLC ≥89.0%), this white to pale yellow powder is suitable for biochemical, enzymological, and metabolic research applications. It is frequently used in diagnostic assays, coenzyme specificity studies, and reaction mechanism investigations.

Key Features

• ≥90% purity (HPLC ≥89%)
• Analog of NAD⁺ used in enzymatic and redox assays
• Improved spectral properties for UV-visible detection
• Supplied as powder in tightly sealed glass vials
• Requires freezer storage to maintain stability
• Water content: ≤8%

Applications

• Substitute for NAD⁺ in enzymatic reactions
• Used in dehydrogenase and oxidoreductase assays
• Study of enzyme specificity and reaction mechanisms
• Diagnostic test development for metabolite quantification
• Research in bioenergetics, metabolism, and coenzyme analogs

Chemical & Physical Properties

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Thermo Scientific™ 3-Acetylpyridine Adenine Dinucleotide, 90% is a reliable and high-quality NAD⁺ analog suitable for a wide range of biochemical and enzymatic applications. Its enhanced optical detection capabilities and compatibility with redox enzymes make it an essential reagent for researchers studying metabolism, enzymology, and cofactor engineering.