Adenosine Triphosphate
C₁₀H₁₆N₅O₁₃P₃Cite "Adenosine Triphosphate"
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IUPAC: Adenosine 5'-triphosphate
CAS: 56-65-5
Overview
ATP is the primary energy currency of all living cells. It stores and transfers chemical energy by the hydrolysis of its high-energy phosphoanhydride bonds. The human body produces and consumes about 40 kg of ATP per day, recycling each molecule roughly 500 times.
Composition
| Element | Symbol | Atoms | Atomic Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen | H | 16 | 1.0080 |
| Carbon | C | 10 | 12.0110 |
| Nitrogen | N | 5 | 14.0070 |
| Oxygen | O | 13 | 15.9990 |
| Phosphorus | P | 3 | 30.9740 |
Elemental Composition
Uses
- • Cellular energy currency
- • Signal transduction
- • DNA and RNA synthesis substrate
- • Bioluminescence (fireflies)
Fun Facts
- ✦ Your body contains only about 250 g of ATP at any moment, but you turn over your body weight in ATP each day
Safety
- ⚠ Non-toxic (natural metabolite)
Structure
SMILES
C1=NC(=C2C(=N1)N(C=N2)C3C(C(C(O3)COP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(O)O)O)O)N
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 507.18 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 187.0 °C
- Solubility
- soluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 506.9957
- XLogP
- -5.7
- TPSA
- 279.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 7
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 17
- Rotatable Bonds
- 8
- Heavy Atoms
- 31
- Complexity
- 800.0
Also Known As
ATP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adenosine Triphosphate?
Adenosine Triphosphate (C₁₀H₁₆N₅O₁₃P₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Adenosine 5'-triphosphate.
What is the molecular weight of Adenosine Triphosphate?
Adenosine Triphosphate has a molar mass of 507.18 g/mol.
What state is Adenosine Triphosphate at room temperature?
Adenosine Triphosphate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Adenosine Triphosphate organic or inorganic?
Adenosine Triphosphate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Adenosine Triphosphate?
Adenosine Triphosphate (C₁₀H₁₆N₅O₁₃P₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P).