5-Aminoimidazole ribonucleotide

SKU: orb2564214

Description

5-Aminoimidazole ribonucleotide (AIR) is a key biosynthetic precursor in the de novo purine pathway, leading to the formation of IMP and ultimately adenine and guanine nucleotides. This small molecule is utilized in biochemical research to study purine metabolism and enzyme function in both cellular and cell-free experimental systems.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 25635-88-5
• MW: 295.19
• Formula: C₈H₁₄N₃O₇P
• SMILES: O[C@H]1[C@@H](O[C@H](COP(=O)(O)O)[C@H]1O)N2C(N)=CN=C2
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

161500