Pyridoxal 5-phosphate
Agent Name
Pyridoxal 5-phosphate
CAS Number
54-47-7
Formula
C8-H10-N-O6-P
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-5-((phosphonooxy)methyl)-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-((phosphonooxy)methyl)-; Apolon B(sub 6); Apolon B6; Biosechs; Codecarboxylase; Coenzyme B6; HI-Pyridoxin; Hairoxal; Hexermin P; Hiadelon; Himitan; PLP; Pal-P; Phosphopyridoxal; Phosphopyridoxal coenzyme; Pidopidon; Piodel; Pydoxal; Pyridoxal 5-phosphate; Pyridoxal P; Pyridoxal monophosphate; Pyridoxal phosphate; Pyridoxal-5'-phosphate; Pyridoxaldehyde phosphate; Pyridoxyl phosphate; Pyromijin; Sechvitan; Vitahexin P; Vitazechs; Pyridoxal 5'-(dihydrogen phosphate); [ChemIDplus] Pyridoxal 5-monophosphoric acid ester; 3-Hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylisonicotinaldehyde 5-phosphate; [Merck Index]
Category
Vitamins and Derivatives
Description
Light yellow powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a vitamin (enzyme cofactor); [Merck Index] The active form of vitamin B6; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Pyridoxine hydrochloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.28E-10 mm Hg
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