Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide
C₂₇H₃₃N₉O₁₅P₂Cite "Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide"
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IUPAC: FAD
CAS: 146-14-5
Overview
FAD is a redox-active coenzyme involved in many metabolic reactions, especially in the electron transport chain and citric acid cycle.
Composition
| Element | Symbol | Atoms | Atomic Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen | H | 33 | 1.0080 |
| Carbon | C | 27 | 12.0110 |
| Nitrogen | N | 9 | 14.0070 |
| Oxygen | O | 15 | 15.9990 |
| Phosphorus | P | 2 | 30.9740 |
Elemental Composition
Uses
- • Biochemical research
- • Enzyme cofactor
- • Diagnostic reagent
Fun Facts
- ✦ FAD is the cofactor for succinate dehydrogenase, the only enzyme embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane that participates in both the citric acid cycle and electron transport chain
Structure
SMILES
CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N(C3=NC(=O)NC(=O)C3=N2)CC(C(C(COP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(O)OCC4C(C(C(O4)N5C=NC6=C(N=CN=C65)N)O)O)O)O)O
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 785.55 g/mol
- Solubility
- soluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 785.1571
- XLogP
- -5.0
- TPSA
- 356.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 9
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 20
- Rotatable Bonds
- 13
- Heavy Atoms
- 53
- Complexity
- 1560.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide?
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (C₂₇H₃₃N₉O₁₅P₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name FAD.
What is the molecular weight of Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide?
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide has a molar mass of 785.55 g/mol.
What state is Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide at room temperature?
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide organic or inorganic?
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide?
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (C₂₇H₃₃N₉O₁₅P₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P).