2,5-diamino-6-(5-phospho-d-ribitylamino)pyrimidin-4(3h)-one is a member of the class of compounds known as monosaccharide phosphates. Monosaccharide phosphates are monosaccharides comprising a phosphated group linked to the carbohydrate unit. 2,5-diamino-6-(5-phospho-d-ribitylamino)pyrimidin-4(3h)-one is slightly soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2,5-diamino-6-(5-phospho-d-ribitylamino)pyrimidin-4(3h)-one can be found in a number of food items such as abiyuch, saffron, natal plum, and pasta, which makes 2,5-diamino-6-(5-phospho-d-ribitylamino)pyrimidin-4(3h)-one a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 2,5-diamino-6-(5-phospho-d-ribitylamino)pyrimidin-4(3h)-one may be a unique S.cerevisiae (yeast) metabolite.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as monosaccharide phosphates. These are monosaccharides comprising a phosphated group linked to the carbohydrate unit.
