Molecular Formula: C
10H
15N
5O
13P
2S
Molecular Weight: 507.264324
InChIKey: GACDQMDRPRGCTN-KQYNXXCUSA-N
3'-Phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate. Key intermediate in the formation by living cells of sulfate esters of phenols, alcohols, steroids, sulfated polysaccharides, and simple esters, such as choline sulfate. It is formed from sulfate ion and ATP in a two-step process. This compound also is an important step in the process of sulfur fixation in plants and microorganisms.
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