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Diphosphoglyceric acid

Also known as 2,3-diphosphoglycerate, 2,3-Dpg, Propanoic acid, 2,3-bis(phosphonooxy)-

CAS 138-81-8Formula C3H8O10P2Molar mass 266.04 g/mol
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Diphosphoglyceric acid chemical structure, C3H8O10P2, CAS 138-81-8
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
138-81-8
Formula
C3H8O10P2
Molar mass
266.04 g/mol
HS code
291990
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Diphosphoglyceric acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid is a bisphosphoglyceric acid that is glyceric acid carrying two phospho substituents at positions 2 and 3. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a bisphosphoglyceric acid and a tetronic acid derivative. It is functionally related to a glyceric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate.

Diphosphoglyceric acid is a groupe of stereoisomers.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2,3-diphosphonooxypropanoic acid
CAS number
138-81-8Other or deprecated CAS: 62868-79-5
Molecular formula
C3H8O10P2
UNII
TZ4454O4YZ
InChIKey
XOHUEYCVLUUEJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H8O10P2/c4-3(5)2(13-15(9,10)11)1-12-14(6,7)8/h2H,1H2,(H,4,5)(H2,6,7,8)(H2,9,10,11)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(C(C(=O)O)OP(=O)(O)O)OP(=O)(O)O

Synonyms

  • 2,3-diphosphoglycerate
  • 2,3-Dpg
  • Propanoic acid, 2,3-bis(phosphonooxy)-
  • 2,3 Bisphosphoglycerate
  • 2,3 Diphosphoglycerate
  • GlyTouCan:G67393MB
  • Glycerate 2,3-Bisphosphate
  • 2,3-Bisphosphate, Glycerate
  • 2,3-diphosphonooxypropanoic acid
  • 2,3-Bisphosphoglyceric acid
  • 2,3-bis(phosphonooxy)propanoic acid
  • 2,3-Diphospho-D-glyceric acid
  • Glycerate 2,3-diphosphate
  • Glyceric acid, bis(dihydrogen phosphate)
  • Greenwald ester
  • 2,3-BPG
  • D-Glyceric acid bis(dihydrogen phosphate)
  • Diphosphoglycerinsaure
  • 2,3-Bisphospho-glycerate
  • 2,3-Bisphosphoglycericacid
  • Glyceric acid-2,3-diphosphate
  • Glyceric acid, diphosphate
  • Glyceric acid, diphosphate (6CI)
  • Glyceric acid, bis(dihydrogen phosphate) (8CI)
  • Propanoic acid, 2,3-bis(phosphonooxy)- (9CI)
Show all 28 synonyms
  • Propanoic acid, 2,3-bis(phosphonooxy)-, (R)-
  • Glyceric acid, bis(dihydrogen phosphate), D- (8CI)
  • Propanoic acid, 2,3-bis(phosphonooxy)-, (2R)- (9CI)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
266.04 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
265.9593 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.34calc.
Topological polar surface area
170.8 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
15calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Diphosphoglyceric acid is traded under.

HS 2919.90Indicative HS code

Phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated…

World exports in 2024
$940M
−0.7% vs 2023, imports $863M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China55.6%
  2. Germany10.6%
  3. Italy6.2%
Top importers
  1. United States15.8%
  2. South Korea10.1%
  3. Germany6.4%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Diphosphoglyceric acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Diphosphoglyceric acid, based on the data on this page

What is Diphosphoglyceric acid?

2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid is a bisphosphoglyceric acid that is glyceric acid carrying two phospho substituents at positions 2 and 3. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a bisphosphoglyceric acid and a tetronic acid derivative. It is functionally related to a glyceric acid.

What is the CAS number of Diphosphoglyceric acid?

The CAS registry number of Diphosphoglyceric acid is 138-81-8. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 62868-79-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Diphosphoglyceric acid?

The molecular formula of Diphosphoglyceric acid is C3H8O10P2 and its molar mass is 266.04 g/mol.

What is Diphosphoglyceric acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Diphosphoglyceric acid include building blocks in research and laboratory, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite, mammalian metabolite and 1 more.

Is Diphosphoglyceric acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Diphosphoglyceric acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Diphosphoglyceric acid?

Diphosphoglyceric acid is usually classified under HS code 291990 (Phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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