Adenosine 5′ Triphosphate is a defined organic compound recorded by PubChem as 5′-Atp. Its molecular formula is C10H16N5O13P3, and its relative molecular mass is approximately 507.18 g/mol. ATP is an adenosine 5′-phosphate in which the 5′-phosphate is a triphosphate group. It is involved in the transportation of chemical energy during metabolic pathways. It has a role as a cofactor, a micronutrient, a nutraceutical and a fundamental metabolite. It is a purine ribonucleoside 5′-triphosphate and an adenosine 5′-phosphate. It is a conjugate acid of an ATP(3-).
Its biological or pharmacological significance is governed by the specific molecular form and the interactions described above; dose, exposure route, formulation, and metabolism determine whether an observed effect is therapeutic, toxicological, or simply physicochemical. Major uses may include medicinal or biochemical research, analytical reference standards, impurity and stability testing, formulation studies, and regulated manufacturing where identity and purity are controlled.
