IMP

Synonym(s):I-5′-P;IMP;Inosinic Acid

CAS NO.：131-99-7
Empirical Formula: C10H13N4O8P
Molecular Weight: 348.21
MDL number: MFCD00066754
EINECS: 205-045-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-20 15:44:28

What is IMP?

Chemical properties

White solid

The Uses of IMP

Inosine 5''-monophosphate from Saccharomyces cerevisiae is an IMPDH substrate.

The Uses of IMP

Inosine 5′-monophosphate (IMP) has been used as an umami tastant along with MSG to study their cortical responses and interactions in the human brain. It may be used as a substrate to study the distribution, specificity, and kinetics of inosine-5′-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH).

What are the applications of Application

Inosine 5′-monophosphate is an IMPDH substrate

Definition

ChEBI: IMP is a purine ribonucleoside 5'-monophosphate having hypoxanthine as the nucleobase. It has a role as a human metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a purine ribonucleoside 5'-monophosphate and an inosine phosphate. It is a conjugate acid of an IMP(2-).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inosine 5′-monophosphate is a purine nucleotide with a flavor-enhancing property. It acts as a precursor for the synthesis of both guanosine monophosphate (GMP) and adenosine monophosphate (AMP).

Properties of IMP

Density	2.31±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	insoluble in EtOH; >70 mg/mL in DMSO;
pka	pK1 = 2.4; pK2 = 6.4(at 25℃)
form	Solid
color	White to off-white
Odor	at 100.00?%. odorless
Water Solubility	>70 mg/mL in Water
CAS DataBase Reference	131-99-7
EPA Substance Registry System	5'-Inosinic acid (131-99-7)