Coenzyme A

C₂₁H₃₆N₇O₁₆P₃S

IUPAC: Coenzyme A

CAS: 85-61-0

Aperçu

Coenzyme A (CoA) is a coenzyme essential for synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the citric acid cycle. Acetyl-CoA is the central molecule of metabolism.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 36 1,0080
Carbon C 21 12,0110
Nitrogen N 7 14,0070
Oxygen O 16 15,9990
Phosphorus P 3 30,9740
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Composition élémentaire

H
4,7%
C
32,9%
N
12,8%
O
33,4%
S
4,2%

Usages

  • Biochemical research
  • Enzyme cofactor

Le saviez-vous

  • Acetyl-CoA sits at the crossroads of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)(COP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(O)OCC1C(C(C(O1)N2C=NC3=C(N=CN=C32)N)O)OP(=O)(O)O)C(C(=O)NCCC(=O)NCCS)O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
767,53 g/mol
Solubilité
soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
767,1152
XLogP
-5,8
TPSA
348,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
10
H-Bond Acceptors
21
Rotatable Bonds
18
Heavy Atoms
48
Complexity
1270,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coenzyme A?
Coenzyme A (C₂₁H₃₆N₇O₁₆P₃S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Coenzyme A.
What is the molecular weight of Coenzyme A?
Coenzyme A has a molar mass of 767.53 g/mol.
What state is Coenzyme A at room temperature?
Coenzyme A is a solid at room temperature.
Is Coenzyme A organic or inorganic?
Coenzyme A is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Coenzyme A?
Coenzyme A (C₂₁H₃₆N₇O₁₆P₃S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S).