Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 20:14:39 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:32 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0056062
Metabolite Identification
Common NameL-erythrulose 1-phosphate
DescriptionL-erythrulose 1-phosphate is a phosphorylated sugar alcohol belonging to the class of carbohydrates. Its chemical structure features a four-carbon backbone with a phosphate group attached to the first carbon, making it a key intermediate in various metabolic pathways. L-erythrulose 1-phosphate is involved in the synthesis of L-glycero-tetrulose 1-phosphate, which is crucial for the interconversion of sugars in cellular metabolism (PMID:14069545 ). Furthermore, it plays a significant role in the pentose phosphate pathway, which is essential for nucleotide synthesis and cellular redox balance. The metabolic functions of L-erythrulose 1-phosphate highlight its importance in carbohydrate metabolism and its potential implications in broader biochemical processes (PMID:4296190 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
L-Erythrulose 1-phosphateChEBI
L-Erythrulose 1-phosphate dianionChEBI
L-Erythrulose 1-phosphoric acidGenerator
L-Erythrulose 1-phosphoric acid dianionGenerator
L-Erythrulose 1-phosphoric acid(2-)Generator
Molecular FormulaC4H7O7P
Average Mass198.068
Monoisotopic Mass197.994036723
IUPAC Name(3S)-3,4-dihydroxy-1-(phosphonooxy)butan-2-one
Traditional Name(3S)-3,4-dihydroxy-1-(phosphonooxy)butan-2-one
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](O)(CO)C(=O)COP([O-])([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H9O7P/c5-1-3(6)4(7)2-11-12(8,9)10/h3,5-6H,1-2H2,(H2,8,9,10)/p-2/t3-/m0/s1
InChI KeyTZCZUVPSFJZERP-VKHMYHEASA-L