Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 19:59:13 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:12 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0055574
Metabolite Identification
Common Name5-methyl-CTP
Description5-methyl-CTP is a modified nucleotide belonging to the class of nucleoside triphosphates. Its chemical structure features a cytidine base with a methyl group attached at the 5-position of the pyrimidine ring, which distinguishes it from canonical cytidine triphosphate (CTP). This modification can influence the stability and functionality of nucleic acids during various biochemical processes. 5-methyl-CTP is involved in several biochemical pathways, including its role as a substrate for DNA polymerases, as evidenced by studies investigating its incorporation into DNA strands during polymerization reactions (PMID:19300826 ). Additionally, it has been shown to participate in nucleotide pyrophosphatase activity, where prokaryotic and eukaryotic Maf proteins act on 5-methyl-CTP alongside other modified nucleotides and canonical nucleotides (PMID:24210219 ). Furthermore, 5-methyl-CTP has been utilized in innovative methods for partial restriction digestion of DNA fragments, showcasing its utility in molecular biology techniques (PMID:9321677 ). Overall, 5-methyl-CTP serves as an important component in various nucleic acid-related processes, contributing to the complexity of cellular metabolism and genetic regulation.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC10H14N3O14P3
Average Mass493.152
Monoisotopic Mass492.971057456
IUPAC Name1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-({[hydroxy(phosphonooxy)phosphoryl phosphono]oxy}methyl)oxolan-2-yl]-4-imino-5-methyl-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-olate
Traditional Name1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-({[hydroxy(phosphonooxy)phosphoryl phosphono]oxy}methyl)oxolan-2-yl]-4-imino-5-methylpyrimidin-2-olate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]1(O)[C@@]([H])(O)[C@@]([H])(O[C@]1([H])COP([O-])(=O)OP(O)(=O)OP([O-])([O-])=O)N1C=C(C)C(=N)N=C1[O-]
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H18N3O14P3/c1-4-2-13(10(16)12-8(4)11)9-7(15)6(14)5(25-9)3-24-29(20,21)27-30(22,23)26-28(17,18)19/h2,5-7,9,14-15H,3H2,1H3,(H,20,21)(H,22,23)(H2,11,12,16)(H2,17,18,19)/p-4/t5-,6-,7-,9-/m1/s1
InChI KeyYIJVOACVHQZMKI-JXOAFFINSA-J