Showing chemical card for 7,8-dihydroneopterin 3'-phosphate (CFc000283755)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:19 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283755
Molecule Identification
Common Name
7,8-dihydroneopterin 3'-phosphate
Definition
7,8-dihydroneopterin 3'-phosphate is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 7,8-dihydroneopterin 3'-phosphate can be found in a number of food items such as natal plum, sweet bay, japanese persimmon, and caraway, which makes 7,8-dihydroneopterin 3'-phosphate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as biopterins and derivatives. These are coenzymes containing a 2-amino-pteridine-4-one derivative. They are mainly synthesized in several parts of the body, including the pineal gland.
