Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (hydrate)

• CAT Number: R066746
• CAS Number: 853645-22-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H10NO6P
• Molecular Weight: 247.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-[(phosphonooxy)methyl]-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde, hydrate
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: (4-formyl-5-hydroxy-6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl dihydrogen phosphate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10NO6P/c1-5-8(11)7(3-10)6(2-9-5)4-15-16(12,13)14/h2-3,11H,4H2,1H3,(H2,12,13,14)
• InChIKey: NGVDGCNFYWLIFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC=C(C(=C1O)C=O)COP(=O)(O)O

Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate (Hydrate)(CAT: R066746) is the active coenzyme form of vitamin B6, playing a crucial role in numerous enzymatic reactions in the body. It is involved in amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, hemoglobin production, and the regulation of homocysteine levels. As a hydrate, this compound includes water molecules in its crystalline structure, which can influence its stability and solubility. Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate is essential for the proper functioning of enzymes that catalyze transamination, decarboxylation, and racemization reactions. Due to its wide range of biological functions, it is of significant interest in nutritional science, clinical biochemistry, and the development of therapeutic supplements for conditions related to vitamin B6 deficiency.