Adenosine Phosphate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 5'-adenylic acid, Adenosine 5'-monophosphate, 61-19-8, Adenosine monophosphate, Phosphentaside, Adenovite, Adenosine 5'-phosphate, Cardiomone, Lycedan
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Adenosine 5'-monophosphate is a purine ribonucleoside 5'-monophosphate having adenine as the nucleobase. It has a role as a cofactor, a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, an EC 3.1.3.1 (alkaline phosphatase) inhibitor, an EC 3.1.3.11 (fructose-bisphosphatase) inhibitor, an adenosine A1 receptor agonist and a fundamental metabolite. It is a purine ribonucleoside 5'-monophosphate and an adenosine 5'-phosphate. It is a conjugate base of an adenosine 5'-monophosphate(1+). It is a conjugate acid of an adenosine 5'-monophosphate(2-).
Solubility 10000
Formula
C10H14N5O7P
Mol. Weight
347.22
CAS #
61-19-8
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Adenosine was identified in 1881 as a nucleoside component. Adenosine phosphates were discovered mid-20th century as cellular energy molecules; their use in skincare became popular in the 2000s for claimed anti-wrinkle and firming effects.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR