Showing chemical card for 4-amino-2-methyl-5-phosphomethylpyrimidine (CFc000283685)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:12 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283685
Molecule Identification
Common Name
4-amino-2-methyl-5-phosphomethylpyrimidine
Definition
4-amino-2-methyl-5-phosphomethylpyrimidine, also known as hmp-P, belongs to aminopyrimidines and derivatives class of compounds. Those are organic compounds containing an amino group attached to a pyrimidine ring. Pyrimidine is a 6-membered ring consisting of four carbon atoms and two nitrogen centers at the 1- and 3- ring positions. 4-amino-2-methyl-5-phosphomethylpyrimidine is slightly soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4-amino-2-methyl-5-phosphomethylpyrimidine can be found in a number of food items such as chives, chestnut, common hazelnut, and lupine, which makes 4-amino-2-methyl-5-phosphomethylpyrimidine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aminopyrimidines and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing an amino group attached to a pyrimidine ring. Pyrimidine is a 6-membered ring consisting of four carbon atoms and two nitrogen centers at the 1- and 3- ring positions.
