Alpha-glycerophosphoric acid

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Alpha-glycerophosphoric acid
Identifiers
CAS number [57-03-4]
PubChem 754
MeSH Alpha-glycerophosphoric+acid
Properties
Molecular formula C3H9O6P
Molar mass 172.074
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Alpha-glycerophosphoric acid is an organophosphate derived from phosphoric acid and glycerol. It is a component of glycerophospholipids.

The "L" conformation is the active enantiomer.