Phosphoribosylamine

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Phosphoribosylamine
Identifiers
CAS number [14050-66-9]
PubChem 3082052
MeSH Phosphoribosylamine
SMILES C(C1C(C(C(O1)N)O)O)OP(=O)(O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C5H12NO7P
Molar mass 229.125 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Phosphoribosylamine (5PRA) is an intermediate in purine metabolism. It is a precursor to IMP. It is generated from Phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate (PRPP).

The synthesis of IMP.The color scheme is as follows: enzymes, coenzymes, substrate names, metal ions, inorganic molecules
The synthesis of IMP.
The color scheme is as follows: enzymes, coenzymes, substrate names, metal ions, inorganic molecules

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