Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:35:47 UTC
Update Date2022-08-31 22:26:29 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033125
Metabolite Identification
Common Namepotassium atom
DescriptionPotassium cation, also known as 19K or kalium, belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as homogeneous alkali metal compounds. These are inorganic compounds containing only metal atoms,with the largest atom being a alkali metal atom. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. Potassium cation is possibly neutral. In humans, potassium cation is involved in alprenolol action pathway. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
19KChEBI
KChEBI
KaliumChEBI
PotasioChEBI
PotassiumChEBI
Molecular FormulaK
Average Mass39.0983
Monoisotopic Mass38.96370649
IUPAC Namepotassium
Traditional Namepotassium
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[K]
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/K
InChI KeyZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N