BioCyc:DIOHBUTANONEPSYN-RXN
A reaction involved in the synthesis of riboflavin:generation of an unusual 4 carbon carbohydrate.
RIBULOSE-5P --> PROTON + DIHYDROXY-BUTANONE-P + FORMATE
D-Ribulose 5-phosphate[C5H11O8P] = H+[H] + 1-deoxy-L-glycero-tetrulose 4-phosphate[C4H7O6P1] + Formate[CH2O2]
DB Links
- BioCyc: DIOHBUTANONEPSYN-RXN
- EC Number: 4.1.99.12
Alias
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| D-Ribulose 5-phosphate Formula: C5H11O8P |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| H+ Formula: H |
Cytoplasm | |
| 1-deoxy-L-glycero-tetrulose 4-phosphate Formula: C4H7O6P1 |
Cytoplasm | |
| Formate Formula: CH2O2 |
Cytoplasm |