Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 05:21:14 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:18 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0034220
Metabolite Identification
Common NameGalactose-6-phosphate
DescriptionGalactose-6-phosphate is a phosphorylated sugar and belongs to the class of carbohydrates, specifically a hexose phosphate. Its chemical structure features a six-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group and a phosphate group attached to the sixth carbon, making it a derivative of galactose. This compound plays a crucial role in various metabolic pathways, including the Leloir pathway, where it is interconverted with UDP-galactose through the action of galactose-6-phosphate isomerase (LacA). Additionally, galactose-6-phosphate is involved in energy metabolism, as indicated by its association with enzymes such as phosphoribosyl transferase and glucosamine--fructose-6-phosphate aminotransferase, which are upregulated in specific metabolic states (PMID:36844415 ). It has also been noted in studies examining the metabolic profiles of pollen grains, where its relative content was analyzed alongside other metabolites (PMID:36844415 ). Overall, galactose-6-phosphate serves as an important intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism, influencing various biochemical pathways and cellular functions.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
6-O-Phosphono-beta-D-galactopyranoseChEBI
BETA-GALACTOSE-6-phosphATEChEBI
6-O-Phosphono-b-D-galactopyranoseGenerator
6-O-Phosphono-β-D-galactopyranoseGenerator
b-GALACTOSE-6-phosphateGenerator
b-GALACTOSE-6-phosphoric acidGenerator
beta-GALACTOSE-6-phosphoric acidGenerator
Β-galactose-6-phosphateGenerator
Β-galactose-6-phosphoric acidGenerator
b-D-Galactose 6-phosphateGenerator
b-D-Galactose 6-phosphoric acidGenerator
beta-D-Galactose 6-phosphoric acidGenerator
Β-D-galactose 6-phosphateGenerator
Β-D-galactose 6-phosphoric acidGenerator
Galactose-6-phosphoric acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC6H13O9P
Average Mass260.1358
Monoisotopic Mass260.029718526
IUPAC Name{[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy}phosphonic acid
Traditional Nameβ-D-galactose 6-phosphate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
O[C@@H]1O[C@H](COP(O)(O)=O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H13O9P/c7-3-2(1-14-16(11,12)13)15-6(10)5(9)4(3)8/h2-10H,1H2,(H2,11,12,13)/t2-,3+,4+,5-,6-/m1/s1
InChI KeyNBSCHQHZLSJFNQ-FPRJBGLDSA-N