Phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate pentasodium
Phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate pentasodium is the sodium salt of PRPP, a key metabolic intermediate. It serves as an essential phosphoribosyl donor in the de novo and salvage pathways for purine nucleotide (AMP, GMP) biosynthesis. This compound is widely used in enzymatic assays and research investigating nucleotide metabolism in vitro.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
108321-05-7
Product Name Alternative
Phosphoribosyl Pyrophosphate, Phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate pentasodium, PRPP pentasodium, PRPPpentasodium
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.42% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:40 mg/mL (80 mM)
Smiles
O=P ([O-]) ([O-]) OP (O[C@H]1O[C@@H] ([C@H] ([C@H]1O) O) COP ([O-]) ([O-]) =O) ([O-]) =O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
Molecular Formula
C5H8Na5O14P3
Molecular Weight
499.98
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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