Chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate

In summary, the chemical formula for Acetyl-Phosphate is C2H5O4P. The chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate is typically represented using a chemical diagram, which shows the arrangement of atoms and bonds in the molecule. The functional groups present in the chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate are a phosphate group (-PO4) and an acetyl group (-COCH3). Acetyl-Phosphate is an important intermediate in many biochemical pathways and plays a key role in the production of ATP and regulation of gene expression in bacteria. The main difference between Acetyl-Phosphate and other phosphate-containing molecules is the presence of an acetyl group, making it more reactive and versatile in chemical reactions.
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Acetyl phosphate is produced during acetate fermentation. I can't find the structure for it anywhere. The precursor in this case is Acetyl-CoA, which has the the structure
H3CO-S-(Coenzyme A).

And of course I know the structure of a phosphate ion. So the only question really is, does that sulfur atom remain in Acetyl-Phosphate or not? A link to the structure would be most appreciated.
 
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Look http://jb.asm.org/cgi/content/full/188/3/1155" [Broken] It appears to be [tex]CH_3-CO_2PO_3^{-2}[/tex]
 
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Perfect. Thanks.
 

1. What is the chemical formula for Acetyl-Phosphate?

The chemical formula for Acetyl-Phosphate is C2H5O4P.

2. How is the chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate represented?

The chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate is typically represented using a chemical diagram, which shows the arrangement of atoms and bonds in the molecule.

3. What are the functional groups present in the chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate?

The functional groups present in the chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate are a phosphate group (-PO4) and an acetyl group (-COCH3).

4. What is the importance of Acetyl-Phosphate in biological systems?

Acetyl-Phosphate is an important intermediate in many biochemical pathways, including the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and the regulation of gene expression in bacteria.

5. How does the chemical structure of Acetyl-Phosphate differ from other phosphate-containing molecules?

The main difference between Acetyl-Phosphate and other phosphate-containing molecules is the presence of an acetyl group attached to the phosphate group. This makes Acetyl-Phosphate more reactive and able to participate in different chemical reactions.

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