Phosphorylase b

Names

[ Name ]:
Phosphorylase b

[Synonym ]:
Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-
m-Anisic Acid
META-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID
3-Methoxy-benzoic acid
M-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID
3-Anisic acid
m-Anisic-acid
Meta-Anisic Acid
3-Methoxybenzoic acid
Phosphorylase b
EINECS 232-737-0

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Phosphorylase b is one of the two forms of phosphorylase present in skeletal muscle. The other is Phosphorylase a, which can be transformed into one another. The conversion process requires the addition of divalent metal ions and ATP[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

[References]

[1]. KREBS EG, et al. The phosphorylase b to a converting enzyme of rabbit skeletal muscle. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1956 Apr;20(1):150-7.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.2±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
308.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₈H₈O₃

[ Molecular Weight ]:
152.147

[ Flash Point ]:
123.3±13.3 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
152.047348

[ LogP ]:
2.02

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.546

[ Storage condition ]:
20°C

Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

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