Description
Phosphoenolpyruvic acid, monopotassium salt is involved in glycolysis and gluconeogeneis. In glycolysis, PEP is metabolized by Pyruvate Kinase to yield pyruvate. In plants, PEP is involved in the formation of aromatic amino acids as well as in the carbon fixation pathway.
Applications
A chemical involved in glycolysis and gluconeogeneis
Synonyms
PEP-K; 2-(Phosphonooxy)-2-propenoic Acid Potassium Salt (1:1); Monopotassium Phosphoenolpyruvate; 2-hydroxy-Acrylic Acid Dihydrogen Phosphate Monopotassium Salt Santa Cruz Biotechnology
Molecular Formula
C3H4O6P•K
Melting Point
175° C (lit.)(dec.)
Solubility
Soluble in water (100 mg/ml).
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