Adenosine 5′-monophosphate
Food Additives 2025-03-02
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Adenosine 5′-monophosphate |
| Abbreviation | AMP |
| Formula | C10H14N5O7P |
| Molecular Weight | 347.22 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid powder |
| Structure | Composed of a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and the base adenine |
| Occurrence | Naturally found in ribonucleic acid (RNA) |
| Production | Produced through the hydrolysis of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) or adenosine triphosphate (ATP) |
| Biological Roles | – Acts as an energy source in cells, capable of being converted back into ATP |
| Applications | – Intermediate in the production of nucleic acid drugs, health foods, and biochemical reagents |
| Additional Notes | -AMP has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a bitterness masking agent in foods, enhancing the taste of low-calorie foods |
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