CHEBI:15422

CID 5957

KEGG compound: C00002

CAS number: 56-65-5

InChI key: ZKHQWZAMYRWXGA-KQYNXXCUSA-N

noun

The nucleoside adenosine with three phosphate groups attached at the five prime position. ATP is a high energy molecule which acts as the major energy currency for eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. ATP actively participates in a range of processes and reactions which involve the conversion or expenditure of energy.