Thiamine pyrophosphate

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Thiamine pyrophosphate
Identifiers
CAS number [154-87-0]
PubChem 1132
MeSH Thiamine+pyrophosphate
Properties
Molecular formula C12H19N4O7P2S+
Molar mass 425.316
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Thiamine pyrophosphate is a thiamine derivative which is cleaved by thiamine pyrophosphatase.

TPP is a coenzyme to many enzymes, such as: pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex, branched-chain amino acid dehydrogenase complex and transketolase.